SUPPORT ORDER
Legal Help Modifying a Rhode Island Support Order
North Kingstown Child Support and Alimony Lawyer
Circumstances change and court orders need to change, too. This is particularly true of court orders for financial support.
- A support-paying parent gets a raise or their hours get cut at work
- A child enters daycare or outgrows the need for daycare
- Parenting schedules change and the paying parent now has more time with the child
- Child custody changes entirely so that the parent who paid support should now receive support
All of these situations should trigger a change child support. Even alimony orders can change based on the marital status or financial means of the parties.
Any time a change in child support or alimony is warranted, you will need to bring your case back to Rhode Island family court. You will need to provide evidence that the change in circumstances was significant enough to warrant a change in the support order. This is where North Kingstown child support and alimony lawyer Kerry I. Rafanelli can help you. Call 401-398-8388 to schedule a consultation at our East Greenwich law office.
Alimony and property division
It IS possible to change a spousal support order. This is usually done when an ex-spouse remarries or begins living with someone else (cohabitation). Less common is the approval of a request to increase or to extend alimony beyond the date in the original order. But if the receiving spouse suffers an illness or job loss, a temporary change in alimony may be approved.
On rare occasion, a family court judge may approve a change to an order for property division. This could occur if it can be proven that one of the parties lied about significant assets.
It’s more common, however, for the parties to go back to court to enforce part of a property settlement agreement that relates to a delayed division of property, such as the sale of a house after children leave home. If the sale of the property and division of the proceeds didn’t occur, the person awaiting payment can bring the other party back to court to enforce the original property settlement agreement.
Learn more about modifying a Rhode Island support order
Consult an experienced Rhode Island support attorney to get answers to your questions. Call Kerry Rafanelli at 401-398-8388 or contact us online to schedule your consultation at our East Greenwich law office.
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Consult an experienced Rhode Island divorce attorney for answers to your questions. Call Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law, at 401-398-8388 or contact us online to schedule your consultation at our East Greenwich law office.
Should I retain a lawyer if my fiancé's attorney has already drawn up a prenuptial agreement?
Both parties to a prenuptial agreement should be represented so that you can feel confident that the contract is fair to you.
Am I considered the parent once my adoption of a child is finalized?
At the completion of your adoption, you acquire all the rights and responsibilities of a parent–including making important childrearing decisions and providing your child with financial support. Your child gains all the rights as your natural children would have involving inheritance, immigration, government benefits and healthcare coverage.
Am I entitled to visitation rights as soon as I affirm my paternity of my child?
In most cases, you are entitled to visitation with your child, but you must file a petition with the court requesting visitation.
Am I entitled to child support as soon as the father's paternity is positively affirmed?
You are entitled to financial support from the father, but you must file a petition with the court requesting child support. You may be entitled to support from previous years as well.
What is the difference between guardianship and adoption?
Adoptive parents acquire all the rights of natural parents. Guardians have legal and physical custody, but are not considered the parents of the child and must periodically appear before the court to give updates on the child’s status. In some cases, the birth parents may retain their parental rights.
Is my former spouse permitted to move my child to another state?
A custodial parent must petition the court to relocate with your child to another state. You can object to the move and present evidence at a court hearing.
What does the court consider in relocation cases?
The court considers what is in the best interest of your child — including financial advantages of the move, educational opportunities, the existence of extended family in both locations, the nature of the child’s relationship with each parent, and the logistics of visitation with the noncustodial parent.
How can I learn more about family law?
Call Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law or contact us online to schedule your no-obligation, free consultation and get the answers to all of your family law questions.