Secure page – Termination of child support

Welcome to Hoopis Family Law Paperwork Access page for “Termination of child support”. Simply follow the steps below to move your case forward. We have provided a video to help you with your DR6 form. We have also provided an Upload Documents tool for you to send the attorney documents like copies of all birth certificates born to the parties of the case.

Definition: In Rhode Island, child support does not automatically terminate when a child reaches eighteen years old! Termination of a child support order is not automatic in RI! A child support order will only terminate if a motion to terminate child support is granted by a judge of The Rhode Island Family Court.

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Step 1 - Retainer Agreement. Read, Sign & Submit (Click to begin)

I, the undersigned, hereby retain HOOPIS & HOOPIS to represent me in my Domestic Relations’ case. I agree to pay the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) as an immediate flat rate retainer or services through the Rhode Island Family Court mediation process. Thereafter, I agree to pay the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per hour with the understanding that the retainer paid will be applied towards the total fee charged. I acknowledge and agree that other attorneys with this office may handle different aspects of my case including Court appearances, but that Jennifer Hoopis D’Ambra, Esq. shall coordinate and supervise all actions taken on my behalf. I also hereby agree that in addition to the above payments, you may retain for yourself such sums of money as your Plaintiff/Defendant shall be called upon by the Court to pay as counsel fees as a result of any necessary court proceedings. In the event of a negotiated settlement, I understand that you will attempt to secure counsel fees on my behalf from your Plaintiff/Defendant in order to reduce the amount of counsel fees which I may be obligated to pay to you. It may be necessary to hire certain experts, such as accountants, real estate appraisers, and other experts in order to properly prepare and present my case. No experts will be retained without my express approval. I understand that all expenses for such experts shall be my sole obligation and responsibility and such expenses are not included in my attorney's fees. Any costs incurred or expended will be billed separately. All fees shall be paid in full prior to the entry of Orders *

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Step 2 - Secure Payment Link

Please remit your payment by clicking the secure payment page link below. An explanation of the fee will be explained. You will need to pay $500 of the $1000 fee for this flat rate legal service.

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Step 3 - Please view and complete the DR6 Form. (Click to begin)

Please click the link below to view the DR-6 Form. This form needs to be filled out and “NOT SIGNED” but returned to the attorney. You can fill the document out online (Fillable Form) You can download & print and use the upload feature on this page. Also you can select the icon to the right of the print icon to open in fillable form. WATCH VIDEO BELOW FOR HELP FILLING OUT THE FORM.

Click to View Fillable DR6 Form

Step 4 - Birth Certificates (click to begin)

Please forward a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate; if you do not have one in your possession, copies can be obtained for a fee from the City/Town clerks where you lived when your child was born or the Rhode Island Department of Health. (You can use the Upload Documents Tool on this page to send to the attorney)

NEXT STEPS

After these initial steps, we will be prepared to schedule a meeting to sign your miscellaneous complaint / Motion, DR 6 Form and prepare all of necessary filing requirements. Once you submit the items listed above, the office will contact you to schedule an appointment.