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Q: On equal visitation do either of us pay child support
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Mar 21, 2017

The question is not whether visitation is equal but rather how the custody is defined

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Q: Is it possible to put a lein, levy, garnish on a business account for child support. If so what steps need to be taken?

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..

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: My daughters and I receive medical through the dhs and their father and I weren't together until now that he moved in

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?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: I was just served court papers, 5 days before court date. How is that enough time to oppose the motion?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: Ceasing Child Support for recently turned 18 yr old...

My husband pays child support for his two children, one of them has just turned 18. He would like to petition the court to release him from paying support for the 18 yr old. Aside from the motion, what will he need to provide to the court??

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 6, 2017

An attorney will be most able to help you file the motion you require. Of course, he could go to the court and learn the procedure himself. . . but that may be more costly in terms of time and aggravation.

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Q: I live in Rhode Island and my ex made a payment over the amount owed will all of it go to Me?online says payment sent 2U
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 6, 2017

The balance will likely be tracked by the Child Support Enforcement if you enrolled for bookkeeping or full service.

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Q: Could i do time for leaving the state while the state is filing for child support for me ? Have a up coming court date

The state filed

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 22, 2017

If you do miss the court date and are not excused, the Judge may issue a Bench Warrant.

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Q: If I live in R.I. and father in New York, which state do i have to file for child support?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 22, 2017

Rhode island

http://www.cse.ri.gov/

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Q: Ex's wages are garnished amount set has since been promoted is amount automatically increased?

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 2, 2017

Not usually, notify your CSE agent and they will file a motion to modify if appropriate

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Q: I've been appointed my 15 year old daughters SSDI Payee Representative from her Father's SSDI benefits. Her Father is su

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Oct 19, 2016

Hire an attorney to help defend the case.

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Q: I just got a DHS motion to modify. No big financial changes and both myself and my ex are happy with the payment. Why?

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...

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: I am still paying child support for my daughter however she lives with me due to abuse. Not sure what to do

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: Does years of paying arrears that are satisfied allow me to end support a year early?

Children are in Rhode Island I am in NC, court order was done in Rhode Island

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: I have court this Friday for child support with my ex.He's a manager making $25+ hour.Found out he quit today. Now what?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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

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Q: I don't get my full order of child support can I request more if I feel it's not enough I only get half what they order

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.

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: Child Support in Rhode Island - I was court ordered to pay child support in the amount of $150 per week in 2005.

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: what happens if the person seeking child support misses the court date

what happens when that person takes the minor child out of state without notifying the other parent, are they still entitled to claim support

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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

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Q: If a custody agreement is modified so both parents have equal time with the child, is there still a support obligation?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: My ex and I r no longer together. My children sleep over every Wednesday night and every weekend.

She does not work will my support payments be less

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Aug 21, 2016

Child support is calculated according to guidelines - located at : http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/RIscheduleJune2012.pdf

and http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/admin_order2007_03.pdf

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Q: Do you need to go to court for child support?

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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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