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title: "Can child support be modified in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes. Either parent can petition the Rhode Island Family Court to modify a child support order when there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original order was entered. Common..."
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date: 2026-04-18
modified: 2026-04-18
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# Can child support be modified in Rhode Island?

Yes. Either parent can petition the Rhode Island Family Court to modify a child support order when there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original order was entered. Common reasons for modification include a significant change in either parent's income, a change in custody or visitation, a change in the child's medical needs, or job loss. The court will review the current circumstances and apply the guidelines to determine whether a modification is warranted.