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Rhode Island Child Support Laws

Rhode Island child support is based upon guidelines that assist the Court in calculating child support. In determining the appropriate amount of support, a Rhode Island Court will consider the following factors:

• the financial resources of the child;

• the standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the marriage had not been dissolved;

• the physical and emotional conditions and educational needs of the child;

• the earning potential of the parents;

• any other dependents of the parents;

• the financial resources, needs, and obligations of both the non custodial and the custodial parent; and

• any other factors. Family Court child support guidelines have been adopted.

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