Paternity Law in Rhode Island
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Rhode Island — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Rhode Island
Rhode Island state law
- Domestic Relations › Adoption of ChildrenRI 15 § 15-7-7
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Delinquent and Dependent Children › Proceedings in Family CourtRI 14 § 14-1-5
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Courts and Civil Procedure — Courts › Family CourtRI 8 § 8-10-3
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Divorce and SeparationRI 15 § 15-5-16.2
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Human Services › Abused and Neglected ChildrenRI 40 § 40-11-7.1
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Health and Safety › Vital RecordsRI 23 § 23-3-10
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Rhode Island.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.