Bellingham, MA asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Rhode Island

Q: I got custody of my granddaughter can i take her mother for child support

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Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • PROVIDENCE, RI
  • Licensed in Rhode Island

A: If the child's mother will help to support her child, that is great. If she does not have the ability to pay, that is sad. If you receive benefits from the state (health insurance etc.) the state will be interested in the mother's (and father) ability to help support the child. Thank you for stepping up to take care of your grandchild. This world needs more grandmothers like you.

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