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title: "Can Family Court orders be modified in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes. Most Rhode Island Family Court orders, including child custody, child support, and visitation orders, can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original..."
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date: 2026-04-18
modified: 2026-04-29
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# Can Family Court orders be modified in Rhode Island?

Yes. Most Rhode Island Family Court orders, including child custody, child support, and visitation orders, can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original order was entered. Either party can file a motion to modify with the court. The judge will evaluate whether the proposed change is warranted and, in matters involving children, whether it serves the best interests of the child.