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answered on Mar 21, 2017
The question is not whether visitation is equal but rather how the custody is defined
My kids mother is working 40+ hours a week also collecting cash from welfare never reported her work income so they made me pay the state back also took an extra $1300 and wont give it back said there putting it tords this years child support
answered on Apr 16, 2017
If she won't just hand it back to you, go to child support and discuss it with the agents at 77 Dorrance St., To report the welfare fraud you are alleging, contact http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Fraud/report_form.php
With us again. 2 days later we received a letter from the child support department with a case numer and a pin. What should we do because I dont want child support and we are living together?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Let your case worker know that you have reconciled and are once again in cohabitation if that is ,in fact, the situation.
answered on Feb 6, 2017
The balance will likely be tracked by the Child Support Enforcement if you enrolled for bookkeeping or full service.
Non custodial parent has showed me a picture of his business debit card. Has also stated about how much money is in the account... he's a true boaster..
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Step 1, make an appointment with an attorney. Step 2 show them the evidence of these funds and the monies owed. Step 3 evaluate the cost of retaining an attorney to press your case.
The state filed
answered on Jan 22, 2017
If you do miss the court date and are not excused, the Judge may issue a Bench Warrant.
answered on Feb 6, 2017
Probably not. The court may continue the case to cure the defect. Of course, the best thing you can bring to court with you is an experienced attorney.
I have Sole custody of our 2 children, he has 8 hours of visitation per week, he does not have us on his health plan... neither of my 2 jobs offers health insurance so we have state insurance. I receive $600 per month and am responsible for all school costs, childcare costs, any and all... View More 
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Not usually, notify your CSE agent and they will file a motion to modify if appropriate
Children are in Rhode Island I am in NC, court order was done in Rhode Island
answered on Oct 19, 2016
If the children are emancipated, this may be possible. Consult with a practicing attorney to determine if the children are emancipated such that is is appropriate to file a motion to terminate the support order.
answered on Oct 6, 2016
Talk with your attorney about continuing the matter if you suspect he will be returning to work. Or, alternatively making estimated calculations based on unemployment - or, if that is not an option based on imputed earnings. If he does not have a motion to modify properly filed with the court, it... View More
I've been appointed my 15 year old daughters SSDI Payee Representative from her Father's SSDI benefits. Her Father is suing me for the one time lump sum she received from SSDI for back payment(s). He believes SSDI payments now replace child support, I agree.) He also believes the one time... View More
My daughters mother made a very big mistake and had our daughter psychology tested. At first when I got the report it was really bad against both of us however we found out that the questions asked were about who she actually lives with at the time. A new test was given regarding her mother and... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2016
When circumstances change, the court has no way to know -- short of you (best through a good attorney) filing a motion to modify based on those changed circumstances.
The order is 60/wk so all my rent and child care will go up and foodstamps cut based on 60/wk not that I only get half.
answered on Sep 19, 2016
If you are getting cash assistance and food stamps, you may not receive any of the child support as the sate will likely intercept it to reimburse themselves for monies paid. Talk to your social worker and case worker.
We did modify 3 years ago. My ex says she did not request this. Can we skip it? And I hope you had fun at the dfh roof tasting...
answered on Oct 19, 2016
The guidelines change periodically. If the calculations come out the same based on your and her current earnings, it will be a simple case.
what happens when that person takes the minor child out of state without notifying the other parent, are they still entitled to claim support
answered on Aug 31, 2016
Meet with your Child Support Enforcement Officer or Attorney that is representing you. They should be able to look into your case and see if the matter was continued, or passed. Often child support cases do not address custody, so you may have to open another case - to get the court to address... View More
Since roughly 2012 my daughter stays with me almost every night of the week. She hasn't stayed at her mothers house more than 10 nights since 2012. Its by my own choice and the choice of my daughter that she stays with me. The mother has custody but doesn't mind if she stays with me... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2016
Meet with a family law attorney to discuss a motion to modify your case. Bring all of the prior orders and discuss what you are trying to achieve.
answered on Aug 21, 2016
http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/admin_order2007_03.pdf in some cases, yes. Meet with a family court attorney to go over the calculations.
are moving to florida and she wants to stay with her friend and her friends parents in Rhode Island would that be possible and how?
answered on Aug 21, 2016
Most easily this could be arranged if the parents could all come to an agreement. . .
I was told that I wouldn't need to, seeing as my sons father is on the birth certificate. That I would just fill out the form, go to child support and they would go over my options with me. Trying to avoid going to court, if it can be settled another way
answered on Aug 21, 2016
If you are receiving state benefits, they will open a case to get their money.. and then you will be given the opportunity to ask for your share. In short, yes you will end up in court.
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