Rhode Island Family Law Blog
How does Rhode Island determine child custody?
Rhode Island uses the best interest of the child standard to determine child custody when parents cannot agree. Parents may share joint physical and legal custody, or one parent may have sole custody while the other has parenting time. If you are thinking about...
Guardian ad litem in Rhode Island
Determining what is best for a child's care is one of the most sensitive topics in any family's divorce. Mediation or a clear parental agreement can be arrived at with time and paperwork in a straightforward, if not always simple, manner. In the case of a child's...
Who can file for visitation rights?
Family law allows both parents to have equal rights when they have to deal with matters of the welfare of their child. During the separation and divorce processes, children have to rely on the verdict of the judge to decide the parent that will get custody. It does...
How is property division determined?
Property division is one of the challenging bits of a divorce. You can agree on how to split valuables, assets, and debts with your partner. When this is not possible, or the issues involved are complex, both of you will have to rely on the court to decide on your...
Is alimony an outdated idea?
There are many people who think that alimony or spousal support is an idea that is past its expiration date. Since these laws went on the books during a time when equality was not really a thing, and men were the main breadwinners, it leads many people to say that the...
How can you prove abuse when there is no evidence?
When a loved one is in an abusive relationship, disconnection may not always be as easy as leaving home. In most cases, they feel that they have too much invested in the relationship to quit. However, when they want to quit, getting a divorce may not be as...
3 steps spouses with high-value assets take to divorce
Everyone can attest to the fact that divorce is a complicated and costly process. However, there is even more complication when spouses that have amassed property of high value over the years seek divorce. These complications arise, especially when valuing assets and...
What are the main challenges of a gray divorce?
Divorce among people 50 and older has nearly tripled over the past 30 years. In 1990, one out of every 10 couples over 50 ended their marriage, while today more than one in four files for a so-called gray divorce. Taking that step can be especially challenging for...
How can I show that the other parent is unfit?
As a parent, your top priority will be to protect the interests of your child at all costs. If you share custody of your child with their other parent or if your child visits their other parent regularly, you will, of course, be invested in their safety and well-being...
Will equitable distribution benefit my divorce outcome?
The way that your assets are divided in your divorce will depend on the state that you are filing in. While some states distribute marital assets equitably, others recognize the legal theory of community property. If you are filing for a divorce in Rhode Island, your...
