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Child Support Does Not Automatically Terminate In Rhode Island When A Child Turns 18!

How do I terminate my child support obligation and stop wage garnishment in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island (RI) child support does not automatically terminate when a child reaches 18 years old! Termination of a child support order is not automatic in Rhode Island! A child support order / obligation will only terminate if a motion to terminate child support is granted by a Judge of The Rhode Island Family Court. Unlike a motion to modify child support, a DR6 financial statement is not necessary unless there is an additional child in which a child support obligation will continue. If there is an additional child under 18 then a motion to terminate child support is really in essence a motion for modification for child support. Article by Rhode Island child support, divorce and family law attorney, David Slepkow 401-437-1100.

Pursuant to RI law, child support is eligible to be terminated upon a child attaining the age of 18 and graduating high school but not longer then the child turning 19 years old. If the child is 18 years old and still in high school than child support may continue until the child graduates high school but not longer then the child attaining the age of 19. If a child is determined to be seriously disabled then child support may continue until the child attains the age of 21. If the Judge finds good cause the child support might continue for three months after graduation from high school.

A person should file a motion to terminate child support approximately 30-40 days prior to the child's graduation from high school. If the child did not finish high school then a person should file their motion 30-40 days prior to the child's 18th birthday. It will take a approximately 30-40 days until the clerk can schedule a hearing for the termination motion.

After the motion to terminate child support, the attorney must submit proper documentation and orders to the court, the obligors employer (to stop wage garnishment) and to the reciprocal clerk (to amend the computer records) If the computer records are not updated then the computer will continue to show an arrearage which may cause problems including automatic intercept of your tax refund, inability to obtain a passport among other problems.

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About the Author:
David Slepkow is a Rhode Island lawyer concentrating in divorce, family law, child support, personal injury, automobile (Car) accidents, slip and fall, custody and visitation. David has been practicing for over 9 years and is licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Federal Court. Please contact David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 or by visiting his website at http://www.slepkowlaw.com Also see the following articles written by David Slepkow. Frequently asked questions concerning daycare, overtime, modification, college: http://ezinearticles.com/?Rhode-Island-Child-Support-Law-FAQS---Daycare,-Overtime,-Modification,-College,-Termination&id=484859 and an article concerning modification of child support: http://ezinearticles.com/?Motions-to

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