answered on Jan 11, 2018
Read the order carefully and review it with your attorney. Child care costs are usually incorporated into a calculation of support obligations. If you began incurring those costs after the child support was established, you may have to ask your lawyer to return to court with you to address these... View More 
He pays an astronomical amount in child support and it is making our own son suffer. We have come close to losing our apartment, have had to utilize food banks. The state uses his whole income before tax, and they do not count child support, so I do not qualify for any services. This means no... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
He should speak to his attorney to ensure the payments are consistent with guidelines now in effect. On the bright side, the state does not look at any of your income in calculating support obligations.
I asked him if he would help pay for their cell phones before I purchased phones and service via email, and he agreed to pay 50/50 even though the court ordered him to pay the greater of 75/25. Now the kids have had cell phones for over a year and he suddenly decided, it should be included with the... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
If they are still minors and you have a written agreement for shared costs of extracurricular expenses including mobile phone costs, you may have grounds to file a motion to adjudge the father in contempt. Speak with your attorney to go over the details in a private forum.
He's being summoned to court for child support and she wants supervised visits when he's done nothing wrong. Can he give up his rights before this happens?
answered on Jan 11, 2018
Are you she or he? Is she proposing an adoption by her new partner? Does he have an attorney? Does She? they both probably should. Support, custody, and parenting time issues may require separate cases in our family court. Attorneys who work in that area are well qualified to advise and guide them... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
Yes - except when the money is owed to the State for services they have provided for the child.
answered on Dec 27, 2017
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... View More
Can I get I get custody I work full-time she hasn't worked in 8 yrs
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Yes you can. But you would have to prove that you are a better option than her and the best lawyer would be able to do just that. Don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation with an attorney to go over your options.
Can a mother with a child support order, where back child support is due, file a motion for temporary or emergency relief if her and the children's home is in jeopardy of being foreclosed on? Other than the notice from the bank, are any other documents needed (such as a financial assets,... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2017
Talk to your local attorney to explore options specific to your situation.
After few months of not contacting the child, can that parent stop other parent from taking child out of the country? Can one parent stop other parent from seeing the child from other country, if that parent cannot stay here? what if other parent has no job and cannot afford attorney to take to... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2017
That's quite a few questions. Depending on the travel of your case and any orders now in effect, the answers will vary. Meet with a family court attorney in private to go over the documents and evaluate your options.
And the child support payments have been garnished every time he gets paid for last 4 years ...
answered on Oct 19, 2017
Hopefully, the state's attorneys have sorted out the matter. It is possible that the warrant may have been for missing a court date. Your husbands best advocate will be a seasoned family court attorney who shall guide and assist in navigating the court and coming to the best resolution.
. I am a 100% disabled veteran. I have three daughters and have applied for the VA dependent education benefit (chapter 35) to pay for college expenses. My ex wife wants this to be applied to her half of the tuition that is due. E.g. We owe $8000 this year and instead of splitting that she wants to... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2017
The law of your particular case will be found in your settlement agreement. If there are ambiguities that may be argued in your favor, go over these with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, that is the first matter you should address. Issues of child support, parenting, and custody... View More
Is it common for CSE caseworkers not to comprehend the UIFSA? It's very frustrating. Even more confusing is trying to find legislation that answers a specific question.
The case in question has a past due amount of $44,750.00 and no payment has been made on the account since 2013.... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2017
It may have been as simple as a data processing oversight. That is a substantial amount past due. Hopefully, you have retained competent counsel to ensure the interest is properly perfected.
My sons father has been out of the country. He was incarcerated and is finally back as a free man in RI. Can I get child support for all the years he hasn't given me any money? What can I do?
answered on Jul 25, 2017
Generally, child support is prospective from the time you open the case except in certain circumstances where there is a question of paternity. Consult with any of our fine Rhode Island Family Court attorneys to explore your options.
He has spoken to an attorney to stop the garnishment of the arrears owed to me. Can he?
answered on Jun 29, 2017
You would do well to get an attorney as well. At the very least, you should be communicating these developments to your Child Support Enforcement Agent at 77 Dorrance st.
answered on Jun 25, 2017
Notify Child support enforcement of the change in circumstances. www.cse.ri.gov/
answered on Jun 25, 2017
If your child support order is paid through the family court, they will be able to provide you or your lawyer with a copy of the ledger.
Is it possible the court will grant relief even though my obligations to keep a roof over my sons head and support him fully are still there?
answered on Jun 11, 2017
Talk to your attorney. With your son in such a difficult position, I am sure you will have found one of our well qualified professionals to assist you.
Never received his taxes. He works in ri and the order is in ri but he lives in Massachusetts, if he files taxes in Massachusetts will they not withhold his taxes?
answered on Jun 11, 2017
Check with CSE agent. If that doesn't work out, retain one of the fine family court attorneys to assist you in chasing it down.
answered on Jun 8, 2017
Read the court's order carefully. They will document what transpired. If you have an attorney, ask them to explain what happened in court. If there is an order for garnishment, it generally takes two to three weeks to kick in during which time the NCP is obliged to make payments directly.
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
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