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In the state of Rhode Island My daughter's father just stepped up to the plate he has been collecting SSDI benefits for many years now I have full custody of our daughter he said I'd be able to put her on his disability to she's going to be turning 5 years old this year was wondering... View More 
answered on Feb 16, 2019
Happy birthday to your daughter. Here is some info
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0410115030
I am disabled due to combat injuries from Iraq and unable to work. I get disability from the VA and it is my only source of income. Can I get my license back?
answered on Feb 16, 2019
Quite possibly. Talk to your attorney and also your benefits manager to see if there are any dependency benefits available to help support your child. https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp
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answered on Feb 16, 2019
Parenting time is a right, and Child support is a separate obligation. If you have an order from the court granting your request for parenting time, you have the right to. If you have not addressed this issue in the court, now would be a great time to contact a family law attorney to assist you in... View More
My ex hasnt paid child support in almost a year and recently started again after getting court summons it said on jan. 10th defendant is found to be in compliance with the court order of support for purposes of liscense suspension as defined in RIGL 15-11.1. Does this mean she has her lisense... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2019
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE15/15-11.1/INDEX.HTM
Compliance is paying regularly. It is often argued in the court that without a license, one is unable to work in order to pay their support obligation.
I have sole legal and physical custody of my 2 children. Mother lives in the next state over 30 min away. We want to move south about 12 hours away. She has not made contact with me to see them in 9 months. There is no visitations set up at all as she skipped the last 2 court dates. I have had them... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2019
Meet with your attorney to review the court orders in your particular case.
Also, you may consider retaining your private attorney to press for the child support you seek.
answered on Jan 28, 2019
Most confusing question - - the child? The CP/NCP Parent ? Rights ? Yes, obligations to pay and/or collect those funds continue separately from any other rights either parent may have.
its been 7 months. my wife & I are nearly bankrupt caring for 2 households. 1 can we be reinbursed for loses, 2 can she get help now and 9 can she get retro support back the 7 months. (she was a victim of physical abuse for which he only got 1 yr probation)
answered on Jan 16, 2019
I might suggest you meet with and retain a private attorney to assist IF the father has the ability to pay child support.
My son's father doesnt do anything. I pay the bills for everything from food to medical bills. There was a restraining order for a year where he had to pay child support but never did. Its been 5 years and he just recently had him for 2 weeks straight. Any other time its only 3 days probably... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2018
It sounds like you would do well to secure an attorney to assist you in pursuing the issues you mention. Meet with an attorney to explore court options to establish custody and support, or if you have an M case open already, seek counsel to enforce the support order.
It just continued coming out of my check. I just lost my job so hoe do I stop the support so I don't get in trouble?
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If you are receiving benefits (health insurance or other state assistance) cooperate with the State Child Support Enforcement attorney. If you can afford to hire a private attorney to help you, it would be a good investment in your child's future.
DHS told me that they cannot go after him because he's on SSDI, but I wanted to know if I can go down to the Rhode Island Child Support office and file my own paper work to go after him for Child support. I don't understand how a father can not be found responsible for the children he's creating.
answered on Jul 5, 2018
Yes, he should be receiving a dependency benefit that should go to the custodial parent.
Can I just pay towards medical if we both decided not to pay for child support ?
answered on Jul 5, 2018
It is sad when parents refuse to pay to assist in the support of their children. The state is paying for health insurance and other benefits for the minor children. Hire an attorney to assist you in seeking the relief you believe you are entitled to.
answered on Jul 5, 2018
If a subpoena is served, and he does not appear, the judge has the discretion to issue a body attachment. Best not to risk an arrest and some time in jail just for not appearing.
We only have one source of income (being approximately $600 a month) currently and are behind by two months rent. However, we have lived at this house for close to 8 years and have had many problems. From the kitchen, the paint on the ceiling is peeling off, the oven does not work, and the faucet... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2018
It may be time to look for: 1) a new, different, and better maintained residence/apartment and/ or 2) a second source of income and/or 3) an attorney to help you defend against a likely eviction case should your landlord decide to take you to court. Contact your local CAP agency for help with #1... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2018
There are laws that allow the states to work together on this issue. Meet with an attorney to discuss the particulars of your situation and file the appropriate motions in the Family Court.
answered on May 28, 2018
You can register your order for enforcement in Rhode Island. Any one of our practicing family court attorneys can assist you in this procedure.
answered on May 28, 2018
Congratulations on your expected child. Once the child is born, it will be time to decide whom the parents are to be. If there is no agreement, and the alleged father denies paternity, there may be a need for DNA testing. Rhode Island Child support Enforcement is very familiar with these types of... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
The Courts in Arizona view child support as completely separate from child custody. Unless someone else has adopted your children, a parent has a duty of support.
I hope this helps!
answered on Mar 2, 2018
Yes, when both parents freely agree to share equally all parenting obligations. Arrange a visit with your favorite family attorney to discus the particulars in a private meeting.
He paid child support each month and there is no court order. She has sent him nasty txt msg about me to him and said it’s personal that’s why she is not letting him see his son. He has little money to pay a lawyer we need help. This poor little boy needs a relationship w his dad!!!
answered on Jan 22, 2018
He should meet with an attorney. It's not your child. You should not be involved.
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