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Child Support Lawyer Services
Rhode Island Child Support Guidelines
Since 2007, the guidelines for calculating support in the State of Rhode Island have remained unchanged. According to these guidelines, the absolute minimum a non-custodial parent can pay per month for the support of their children is $50. This is based upon a poverty level income of $938 gross income per month.
The formula used encompasses both parties income as though they remain in the same household caring for the child. Additional expenses, such as daycare, private schooling, extra-curricular lessons or activities, summer camp, and college, as well as expenses related to uncovered medical issues will be shared between the parties generally.
Contact Rhode Island Child Support Attorney Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now.
Recent Results by Family Attorney Alves
- RI Child Support. Represented mother in divorce action where husband was claiming very low income. After first court date, mother was receiving child support based upon her husband's real income not the very low income he was claiming.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Mother allowed to move to Massachusetts from Rhode Island with her newborn child. Father contested that Rhode Island was the correct court. After going to MA Court, MA was established as the proper court. Father was ordered to pay child support.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Mother wanted permission to relocate the child to Rhode Island. The parties had shared legal custody of the child. After successfully obtaining a guardian ad litem, mother was allowed to relocate to Rhode Island and awarded sole legal custody of the minor child. Father was ordered to pay child support.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Father wished to relocated his two minor children to Rhode Island. Mother had physical custody of the minor children in MA. After a trial, children were allowed to move to Rhode Island with father. Mother was ordered to pay child support.
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MA Child Custody/Support: Father wished to relocated his two minor children to Rhode Island. Mother had physical custody of the minor children in MA. After a trial, children were allowed to move to Rhode Island with father. Mother was ordered to pay child support.
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RI Child Support: Father was ordered to pay child support. Father failed to pay child support. After a hearing, father was incarcerated for failing to pay child support.
Contact Rhode Island Child Support Lawyer Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now.
Medical Coverage
Rhode Island law provides that the parent with existing medical coverage will continue to provide medical coverage for the benefit of the minor children, and the ex-spouse as well, until and unless he or she remarries of course. The minor children’s medical care is the responsibility of the providing parent however, until the child reaches maturity at 18 years old.
The sharing of co-payments and monthly insurance premiums can be determined based upon income and expense information. A qualified and knowledgeable RI divorce lawyer will be able to guide you completely through this process, and help you reach the best possible settlement agreement.
Tax Implications
The custodial parent will have the benefit of claiming the children as a deduction for the purpose of income taxes. If the parties have agreed to allow the non-custodial parent to take the child as a dependent deduction, the child support obligation will be modified to reflect the additional benefits received from the lower income tax responsibility.
Contact Rhode Island Child Support Lawyer Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now
Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines
In January of 2009, the revised Massachusetts child support guidelines became effective. Hiring a qualified legal expert in the field of Massachusetts family law and divorce matters would be in your best interest. There are some basics however, that you can keep in mind when filing for divorce in the Commonwealth.
For parties with an income under $250,000 per year, the minimum amount of support the court will order is $80 per month.
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(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now
Child Care Costs
All child care cost expenses will be deducted from the income of the party paying for such care. This deduction will subtract from the income considered for their child support obligation.
Health Insurance
If either party has health care coverage available, and it does not impose a financial hardship for them to pay it, the court will order that health coverage be paid by them. The expense related to insurance premiums may be deducted from the income of the party paying for the medical coverage prior to determining the child support obligation. Any expenses over and above the normal coverage, including co-payments and extraordinary expenses, will be shared by the parties.
Income Tax Considerations
Child support is not tax deductible for the payor, nor claimable as income for the payee. Determining which parent will take the children as deductions will be considered either by agreement of the parties, or by which parent is the custodial one.
Massachusetts divorce proceedings are very involved, with laws that change regularly. Having the benefit and assistance of a qualified MA divorce attorney will greatly reduce your stress during this already difficult time.
Contact Massachusetts Child SupportLawyer Rui Alves for a FREE initial consultaion at:
(401) 942-3100 or EMAIL rpa@alveslaw.com now
The following may be some of the issues that arise during a divorce matter:
CHILDREN
There are four main aspects with respect to children
- Custody:
- Placement:
- Visitation:
- Child Support:
who will make major decisions regarding the health, welfare, religion and schooling of the the children.
who the children will live with more than fifty percent of the time.
if one parent is awarded placement, what will be the visitation schedule of the non custodial parent.
how much the non custodial parent will pay to parent where the children reside. Support is based upon a formula enacted by the State of Rhode Island.
Our firm has extensive experience with all of these areas and is ready to explain during a free office consultation.
ALIMONY / MAINTENANCE
As with other aspects of a divorce settlement, calculating amounts and determining if alimony is appropriate can be confusing. Be sure to hire an attorney who has experience in dealing with alimony as part of the divorce agreement.
PROPERTY DIVISION
When a couple has been married for any length of time, it is likely that they have shared assets. Upon divorce, marital assets need to be valued and divided in a manner that is fair. Our firm has extensive experience with divorce and with many cases of property division.
Whether you need help obtaining child support, dealing with restraining orders, or getting a divorce, our family law and divorce lawyers can help. From our offices in Cranston, our lawyers help clients in Providence, Warwick, Johnston, Kingstown, East Greenwich, Kent County, Washington County, Providence County, and all across Rhode Island & Masschussetts.