Rhode Island Child Support
Calculator (2026)
Rhode Island uses income shares per §15-5-16.2 and Administrative Order 2023-02 (eff. July 1, 2023): official schedule on combined ADJUSTED gross income ($1,350-$40,000/mo, rounded UP to the next $50), with FC-78 worksheet deductions (preexisting support, health insurance premiums, additional dependents) and child care added net of the federal credit. $1,333/mo self-support reserve baked into the schedule; $50 floor.
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How Child Support Is Calculated in Rhode Island
Rhode Island calculates child support using the Income shares using combined ADJUSTED gross income established under R.I.G.L. §15-5-16.2; Administrative Order 2023-02. This is a statutory formula that leaves limited room for judicial discretion on the base calculation amount, ensuring consistency and predictability for families across the state.
The Formula
Schedule amount (adjusted gross, rounded up to $50) × obligor income share % + child-care share.
The calculation begins with determining each parent's net disposable income, which includes virtually all sources of income minus taxes, mandatory payroll deductions, and certain hardship deductions. The court then applies the statutory formula using the time each parent has primary physical responsibility for the children and the applicable income allocation brackets.
Beyond the base formula amount, Rhode Islandrequires additional contributions for mandatory add-on expenses. These typically include childcare costs necessary for the custodial parent's employment or education, uninsured healthcare expenses for the children, and in some cases, educational and travel costs. These add-ons are split between parents in proportion to their respective incomes.
Primary statute: R.I.G.L. §15-5-16.2; Administrative Order 2023-02
Key Child Support Rules in Rhode Island
Official AO 2023-02 schedule on combined ADJUSTED gross ($1,350-$40,000/mo; round UP to $50).
FC-78 deductions: preexisting support, health insurance, additional dependents; child care added net of federal credit.
NO formulaic parenting-time credit; shared placement (each ≥49%) uses the AO 2018-01 both-ways offset.
$1,333/mo self-support reserve baked in; $50 floor.
Above $40,000/mo: discretionary.
What Makes Rhode Island Child Support Unique
Administrative Order 2023-02 (next quadrennial review by May 2027).
Shared placement uses the AO 2018-01 both-ways offset — no overnight-count formula.
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Rhode Island Divorce Procedure at a Glance
Residency Requirement
1-year domiciled inhabitant
Mandatory Waiting Period
Final decree no sooner than 3 months after decision (§15-5-23)
No-Fault Ground
Irreconcilable differences (§15-5-3.1)
State Income Tax
Progressive 3.75-5.99%, plus 8.99% over $1M (TY2026).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island Child Support
How is child support calculated in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island uses the Income shares using combined ADJUSTED gross income under R.I.G.L. §15-5-16.2; Administrative Order 2023-02. Rhode Island uses income shares per §15-5-16.2 and Administrative Order 2023-02 (eff. July 1, 2023): official schedule on combined ADJUSTED gross income ($1,350-$40,000/mo, rounded UP to the next $50), with FC-78 worksheet deductions (preexisting support, health insurance premiums, additional dependents) and child care added net of the federal credit. $1,333/mo self-support reserve baked into the schedule; $50 floor.
What factors affect Rhode Island child support amounts?
Key factors include both parents' income, the number of children, custodial time share, mandatory add-on expenses (childcare, health insurance), and any applicable deductions. Official AO 2023-02 schedule on combined ADJUSTED gross ($1,350-$40,000/mo; round UP to $50).
Can Rhode Island child support be modified after the divorce?
Yes. Either parent can request a modification if there has been a material change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, custody arrangements, or the needs of the child. The court will recalculate support using the same statutory formula.
What is the Rhode Island child support formula?
Schedule amount (adjusted gross, rounded up to $50) × obligor income share % + child-care share.
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Start My Free Rhode IslandEstimate →This tool provides educational estimates based on Rhode Island family law and does not constitute legal advice. Child support calculations are approximations of the statutory formula and may differ from court-ordered amounts. Consult a licensed Rhode Island family law attorney before making decisions. Primary statute: R.I.G.L. §15-5-16.2; Administrative Order 2023-02.