How does a court determine child support payments?

In Rhode Island, courts use a formula to determine the appropriate child support payments. This formula is based on both parents’ incomes, as well as other factors, such as the number of children involved and the amount of time each child spends with each parent. To determine the payment, the court will consider the net incomes of both parents, the number of dependents in the family, the amount of time each parent spends with each child, the amount of time each parent spends away from the home on business, and any other special needs the child may have. The court will then apply the guidelines of the formula to calculate the appropriate amount of support. The court will then order that the non-custodial parent pay the amount determined to the custodial parent to help provide financial support for the child or children. If either parent experiences a significant change in circumstances, they can file a motion in court for a modification of the child support order. The court will consider any applicable changes in income and issue a new child support order accordingly. The court takes the children’s best interests into consideration when determining the amount of child support payments. They also take into account how much each parent can afford, and what is necessary to provide for the children’s needs. Ultimately, the court’s goal is to ensure that the payment is fair and in the children’s best interests.

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