Paternity & Fathers' Rights Rhode Island
Paternity Rights for Deployed Military Members and Veterans in Rhode Island Family Court
Rhode Island is home to a strong military community, largely centered around Naval Station Newport. Unfortunately, service members face unique challenges when it comes to family la...
Fathers' Rights Against Unlawful Relocation: Stopping a Mother from Leaving Rhode Island Before Paternity is Established
When a romantic relationship ends during pregnancy or shortly after birth, tensions run high. One of the most terrifying situations for a father in Rhode Island is discovering that...
Rhode Island Court-Ordered DNA Testing: Costs, Accuracy, and What Happens if a Mother Refuses
How Court-Ordered DNA Testing Works in Rhode IslandIn paternity disputes, science provides the ultimate answer. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-8.1-603, the Rhode Island Family Court ha...
The 60-Day Rule for Rescinding a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VAP) in Rhode Island
Establishing legal parentage at birth carries lifelong emotional and financial significance. In Rhode Island, unmarried parents are frequently presented with a Voluntary Acknowledg...
How to Establish Paternity for Unmarried Fathers in Rhode Island: Forms, Timelines, and Legal Rights
Understanding Paternity Under Rhode Island LawWhen a child is born to unmarried parents in Rhode Island, the mother automatically holds full legal and physical custody. The father...
Challenging Fraudulent Paternity in Rhode Island: How to Disestablish Paternity and Stop Support
The 60-Day Window vs. Long-Term ChallengesDiscovering that you are not the biological father of a child you have been supporting is an emotionally devastating event. If you signed...