Child Support Unmarried in Rhode Island

Financial Support for a Child Born Outside of Marriage in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, children are entitled to financial support from both parents, regardless of whether the parents were married at the time of the child’s birth. When unmarried parents separate or were never in a relationship, questions about child support, paternity, and parental responsibilities often arise. Rhode Island law ensures that children receive the financial support they…

My ex is refusing to pay court-ordered support. What can I do?

When a divorce is finalized, a divorce decree outlines essential information about the court’s decision. A divorce decree is an enforceable Order of the Court that both parties are legally mandated to follow. Order’s generally include the payment of child support, spousal support, transfer of property, and specific child visitation schedules. Unfortunately, too often, parties…