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title: "What happens if one parent violates a custody order in Rhode Island?"
description: "Violating a custody order in Rhode Island is a serious matter. The non-violating parent can file a motion for contempt with the Family Court. If found in contempt, the violating parent may face..."
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date: 2026-04-18
modified: 2026-04-18
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# What happens if one parent violates a custody order in Rhode Island?

Violating a custody order in Rhode Island is a serious matter. The non-violating parent can file a motion for contempt with the Family Court. If found in contempt, the violating parent may face fines, make-up parenting time for the other parent, modification of the custody order, or in extreme cases incarceration. An attorney can help you enforce your existing custody order quickly and effectively.