RI Interstate Child Relocation | Moyer Divorce Law | Rhode Island [1]
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- Rhode Island [3]
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RI Interstate Child Relocation | Moyer Divorce Law | Rhode Island
Moyer Divorce Law handles matters pertaining to child relocation, including interstate child relocation - preventing & facilitating.
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Child Custody Law in Rhode Island [6]
The Judge of the Rhode Island Family Court can award either sole legal custody to a parent or may award Joint Legal Custody to both parents. The issue of legal custody is completely independent of the issue of visitation and Rhode Island Child Support. Check to learn more.
Child Custody in Rhode Island: The Best Interests of the Child [7]
During a divorce, the issue of how parents will share custody of their children can be one of the most difficult to resolve. The law in Rhode Island says that courts should make custody decisions based on a child’s best interests, and outlines the factors to consider. Check to learn more.
Child Support in Rhode Island [8]
In Rhode Island, both parents have a duty to support their child. This means that both are expected to meet the child’s financial and other needs. The Rhode Island Department of Social Services provides a child support Guideline Worksheet to help you estimate your fair share of child support. Check to learn more.
Child Custody in Rhode Island [9]
If a parent is not granted custody of a child, a Rhode Island court will give the parent reasonable visitation unless another parent or another interested party can show that visitation will not serve the child's best interests. Check to learn more.