Caron Law Office - Divorce - Child Custody Rhode Island Attorney

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Caron Law Office - Divorce - Child Custody Rhode Island Attorney

At Caron Law Office, I understand how important your children are to you. I am sensitive to protecting your children's rights throughout the divorce process. I know what family law judges expect and I have experience working with the independent professionals that are often brought into custody negotiations.

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Child Support and Visitation in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the courts follow Rhode Island Domestic Relations Law, Title 15, Sections 15-5-15.2 and 15-5-24 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid.  Rhode Island uses the Income Shares method to determine child support, which means that the level of support is determined by the income of both parents. check to learn more.

Child Custody in Rhode Island

Under Rhode Island law, child custody is determined according to the best interests of the child. Reasonable visitation is typically granted to the non-custodial parent unless it would be harmful to the child. There are no factors for consideration set out by statute. check to learn more.