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Raising a child with someone you are not married to can bring important questions about your role in their life. You may wonder whether you can share decision-making, spend regular time with your child or create a stable schedule that works for your family. In Rhode...
If your ex-spouse recently received a large raise or promotion, you may wonder whether your alimony award should change. Under Rhode Island law, a court may modify an alimony order when a party shows a substantial change in circumstances after the original order was...
When you're going through a divorce, privacy takes on new meaning. You want to feel safe and protected, especially when it seems like your whole life is being scrutinized by outsiders. Because privacy can be so important, it's crucial to think about the devices that...
Hard work at a growing company often brings more than a paycheck. Many Rhode Island professionals earn part of their compensation as company stock that remains unvested. If your marriage ends before those shares become yours, can your spouse still claim part of them?...
A child custody dispute is one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences a parent could ever face. In Rhode Island, the court determines custody and visitation based on the “best interest of the child” standard. Understanding the court system requires careful...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
