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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The notice to the obligor required under § 15-16-5 shall inform the obligor:
(1) Of the amount of the support arrearage and the amount of income that has been withheld for payment of current support, arrearages, and any fees allowable under this chapter;
(2) That the provision for withholding of income applies to any current or subsequent employer or period of employment;
(3) Of the procedures available for contesting the withholding and that, in accordance with § 15-16-5, the grounds for contesting the withholding are limited to mistakes of fact;
(4) Of the period within which the obligor must file a statement contesting withholding with the department;
(5) Of the opportunity to contest the income withholding at a hearing before a master of the family court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 15. Domestic Relations § 15-16-6. Notice to obligor - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-15-domestic-relations/ri-gen-laws-sect-15-16-6/
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