If the upcoming school year will be the first for your child since you and your spouse separated or divorced, you’ve got a lot on your mind. Even if you have a school year parenting schedule and child support agreement in place, there are other matters that can’t be...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
Does an empty nest have you contemplating divorce?
For many parents, raising children becomes the central focus of daily life for years or even decades. School events, sports practices, family vacations and the countless responsibilities of parenthood can leave little time to think about a spousal relationship itself....
How to protect your wealth in a high-asset divorce
Building a successful business or real estate holdings often requires years of effort. Thus, when divorce enters the picture, it is natural to worry about what could happen to the wealth you worked hard to build. If you are considering divorce, knowing how these...
Caregiving for a child with special needs can impact alimony
Many factors affect alimony. The health of each spouse, the standard of living during a marriage and the length of the marriage can influence how much alimony the courts order and how long the payments last. For parents who are the primary caregivers for their...
Child custody concerns more than living situations
Where a child lives is one of the focal points of a physical child custody arrangement. When two parents get divorced, for example, they may then get joint custody of their child. The child will then with each parent at designated times, and they set up a schedule for...
Valuing collections while preparing for a divorce
To appropriately and fairly divide marital property, spouses must first understand what their assets are worth. Some resources have a fixed value attached to them. Other assets can be more difficult to value, as their worth may fluctuate based on their condition or on...
3 reasons not to seek as much custody as possible
Many divorcing parents make getting as great a share of custody as possible their priority. It’s easy to understand why they might take this route. They love spending time with their children and hate the thought of that not seeing them as much as possible. If you are...
Do your bonuses count towards your alimony order in Rhode Island?
Many Rhode Island professionals rely on annual or performance-based bonuses as a significant part of their take-home pay. If you are considering divorce, you may be asking a very important question: does that bonus money stay in your pocket or does it increase your...
How health challenges can impact Rhode Island alimony orders
Alimony payments can be an important component of a Rhode Island divorce. If one spouse cannot live independently, they can petition the courts for alimony, also known as spousal maintenance or spousal support. A judge reviewing an alimony request assesses the family...
Financial disclosure when going through a divorce
Spouses getting a divorce are required to follow certain steps to ensure fair decisions are made. Submitting a financial disclosure is one of those steps, as it helps in ensuring a fair and transparent property division. In Rhode Island, the disclosure is done using...

