Rhode Island Child Support Services for Families
Comprehensive Child Support Solutions in Kent County and Surrounding Areas
Child support is essential to ensure your children can maintain their living standards after a divorce. They should not suffer due to a decision to dissolve the marriage. In many cases, the Rhode Island child support guidelines are a perfectly acceptable way to determine support. In some child support situations, however, a closer look is required to ensure all parties are being cared for adequately.
At Assalone Lombardi, LLC, our lead Rhode Island child support attorney has more than 27 years of family law experience helping Rhode Island individuals navigate the complexities of divorce. Child support can be an area of contention, but it is necessary to maintain the best interests of your children.
Dedicated Child Support Lawyer Serving Rhode Island Families
Attorney Veronica Assalone is committed to tailoring her legal services to the needs of her clients. She is prepared to investigate your income carefully and that of your spouse to ensure that the appropriate amount of child support is awarded or paid. While many individuals will settle for an even split, there may be better options than this. Our Rhode Island child support lawyer will work diligently to ensure that your arrangement suits your family.
When to Consult a Child Support Lawyer in Rhode Island
It is highly recommended to have a Rhode Island child support lawyer when it comes to dealing with any child support order. However, depending on your understanding of your partner, even if you may not need them at the initial support hearing, there might be matters that can pop up in the future.
Understanding Child Support Percentages in Rhode Island
Courts in Rhode Island require a flat percentage of 25% of the non-custodial parent's income to pay the custodial parent in a child support order.
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Attorney Assalone has a proven track record of winning cases for her clients in family law. Clients describe her as, “tough, brilliant, prepared, unintimidated, yet caring and compassionate and unstoppable.”
Consequences of Not Paying Child Support in Rhode Island
Suppose a parent or citizen under a child support obligation is determined to be contemptible by a Justice of The Rhode Island Family Court for not paying RI child support payments. In that case, the nonpaying parent could be sentenced daily to jail.
Get Assistance from Our Rhode Island Child Support Lawyers
Should you encounter a significant life change that alters your ability to pay or receive child support according to the original divorce decree, we are prepared to help you with child support modifications. In addition, if your former spouse has neglected to pay child support or you are being accused of failing to deliver, our attorneys can represent individuals facing enforcement issues.
Assalone Lombardi, LLC’s skilled and top-rated child support lawyers in Rhode Island treat each child support case with the most significant attention and effort. Our legal team is here for you to protect your legal rights and achieve your goals.
Contact our Rhode Island family lawyers using our online contact form or call our law firm today at (401) 589-5599 to schedule a consultation.
Our senior attorney, Veronica Assalone, is proficient in Spanish, French, German, Italian and American Sign Language. Our office assistant speaks Spanish.
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How Can Our Team Help You?
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View ProfileVeronica Assalone, Esq. Founding Partner
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View ProfileVictoria S. Lombardi, Esq. Managing Partner
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View ProfileJennifer M. Reynolds, Esq. Senior Associate Attorney
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View ProfileJessica Ryan, Esq. Associate Attorney
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View ProfileJedidiah Rice, Esq. Associate Attorney
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View ProfileKelsey Gauthier Law Firm Administrator
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View ProfileRose Hernandez Supervising Senior Paralegal
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View ProfileBecky Hecker Paralegal