QUESTION
Can custodial parent be made to pay court fees for custody modification?
Asked on Jan 29th, 2014 on Child Custody - Rhode Island
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Parent and step parent are in violation of heavy drinking in front of kids and also putting them in danger by driving after they drink. I need to reopen custody but cannot afford to pay. Can they be made to pay for this since they are in violation of custody agreement?
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They can be ordered to pay you back, but you will have to pay a lawyer up front to get the process started. Kids are expensive, but it sounds like you need to protect them.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 11:12 AM
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All you can do is ask the court. The judge may or may not grant the request.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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Diane L. Berger
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If the court finds they have acted inappropriately, it is possible they would be ordered to pay but to a large extent it would depend on who has what income.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 11:09 AM