Child custody and support in Rhode Island

Custody of the Children In Rhode Island

Parents can work together to agree upon something that is called joint legal custody. On the other hand, the court can choose to grant custody to either parent with the non-custodial parent having visitation. Even though joint legal custody will award both parties equal decision-making power when it comes to raising the child, it doesn’t mean both parents will have equal time with the children. It is important to resolve all child custody issues in an amicable and agreeable manner to file a divorce as an uncontested divorce and take advantage of the affordable, fast services available from Divorce.com.

Rhode Island Child Support Guidelines

The State of Rhode Island has child support guidelines that apply in nearly every case, barring unusual circumstances. The gross incomes of both parties and child-related expenses are taken into account when calculating child support obligations. Child support payments extend until the child or children reach age 18 and may extend until secondary education ends.