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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
During a divorce, you face many decisions about your children's future. One arrangement gaining attention is “nesting.” Before choosing any approach, it is important to understand both its benefits and challenges. What is a nesting arrangement? Nesting is a...
If you relied on alimony after a long marriage and plan to move in with a new partner, you may be wondering if that step will end your alimony. Under Rhode Island law, cohabitation does not automatically end alimony. Your former spouse must ask the court to review...
There are a variety of documents that spouses may need during and after a divorce. Property division matters often require specialized legal paperwork. Spouses may be subject to court orders restricting the liquidation of property or their access to shared lines of...
If every attempt at a civil conversation with your ex-spouse ends in a courtroom motion, the court may decide to end the cycle by force. Parallel parenting is frequently used as a legal fix for families trapped in a loop of litigation. Even if you insist on a...
Establishing immediate financial separation during a divorce isn't always a realistic goal. Spouses often share financial and household responsibilities, leaving one in a better position to live independently during and after a divorce. Alimony is one way of allowing...
