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Rhode Island residents who are getting ready to undergo divorce are likely concerned with who gets which marital assets. The reality of the situation is that assets are only one part of the battle. You'll need to also divide up your marital debt in a fair fashion....
If you're getting divorced in Rhode Island, this can be an understandably difficult time as you negotiate how to divide property. Here's how a few common assets get split during a typical divorce process. Properties During a divorce, property division can be a major...
If you're sharing custody of your children with your ex in Rhode Island, there are a few tips to follow to ensure that you're both satisfied with the details of your arrangement. This means writing down a co-parenting plan. What should be in your co-parenting plan?...
When estranged or divorced Rhode Island couples go through child custody disputes, the courts will normally order the non-custodial parents to pay child support to the custodial parents. In addition to child support, the non-custodial parents may also be ordered to...
Divorce can lead to major disruptions in your personal and professional life, especially if you and your former spouse own a business together in Rhode Island. In addition to having a lawyer facilitate the divorce, it may also be necessary to enlist the services of a...
When you file for divorce in Rhode Island, you and your estranged spouse will have to lay all your assets on the table. This doesn't just include obvious assets like properties and savings accounts--it includes anything that has value or could generate income. If you...
Once you've finalized your divorce in Rhode Island, many parenting guides recommend keeping in touch with your former spouse. Unfortunately, doing so isn't always the best option. If they keep causing conflict or trying to turn your child against you, you might have...
Divorces don't just split up two spouses; the process divides spouses' finances, parenting rights, residences and much more. In general, Rhode Island courts encourage former spouses to come up with co-parenting agreements on their own, but amicable child custody isn't...
If you are contemplating divorce in Rhode Island, then you may be wondering how to divide retirement accounts and property fairly. Both spouses own all assets acquired during a marriage in Rhode Island, so they must be divided equitably. There are four choices...
Divorce can affect every part of your life in Rhode Island, including financial impacts that you may not think of at first. You have to come to an agreement with your spouse about these financial impacts in order to determine your future security. Continue reading for...
