§ 15-10-7. Right of contribution from other children.
Any child making more than his or her share of a proper and reasonable contribution toward the support of his or her destitute parents shall have a right of contribution from other children over the age of eighteen (18) years of the parents, who have been supported by the parents, in a civil action subject to any orders and conditions that the court deems that the circumstances of the defendant or defendants may require.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 419, § 5; P.L. 1954, ch. 3383, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 15-10-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-10 - Support of Parents
Section 15-10-1. - Penalty for unreasonable neglect of destitute parents.
Section 15-10-2. - Orders for benefit of parents.
Section 15-10-3. - Director of human services as complainant.
Section 15-10-4. - Other parties as complainants — Jurisdiction and venue.
Section 15-10-5. - Costs paid by state.
Section 15-10-6. - Prosecution of criminal actions.
Section 15-10-7. - Right of contribution from other children.
Section 15-10-8. - Support for certain patients of nursing facilities.