Upon suggestion made, other kindred of ability, not named in the citation, may be notified, and the process may be continued; and upon due notice, whether they appear or are defaulted, the court may proceed against them in the same manner as if they had been named in the citation.
Proceedings against kindred not named in citation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5-16., under Chapter 40-5 Support of the Needy.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5-16.