Rhode Island Family Law Blog
How should you divide art in a divorce?
After deciding that divorce is the most favorable choice for you and your partner, you have several decisions to make together and separately. For instance, how should you two divide art pieces? The American Bar Association may have the answers you need. Determine how...
Your home may not be the best place for a custody exchange
Now that your marriage has come to an end, your primary focus is on raising good kids. If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, you must exchange the kids at the beginnings and ends of your scheduled parenting time. While it may be tempting to hand off...
Why 61% of divorced women regret not hiring financial advisors
When you split from your Rhode Island spouse, you may want to do everything in your power to set yourself up for success on your own. Supporting yourself without your former partner may be among your concerns, and you may be seeking ways to maximize what you walk away...
What consequences can befall someone for attempting to hide assets?
Rhode Island residents like you already have a lot on your plate when facing divorce. On top of the usual issues, people with high assets often struggle with extra problems, too. For example, couples with higher assets are more likely to have one person attempt to...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets?
Rhode Island couples like you have a lot on your plate when going through divorce. Even if you are a childless couple, you still have financial matters to handle. In fact, asset division is often quoted as being one of the most complex and strenuous parts of a...
How can I co-parent with an uncooperative ex?
In order for your custody arrangement to work, both you and your ex must follow the orders laid out by the court. This is often easier said than done, especially if your spouse is lax about maintaining visitation schedules. Co-parenting with your ex is challenging...
Planning for property division during a Rhode Island divorce
When a couple divorces, Rhode Island divides their property through its equitable distribution laws. Each spouse can reasonably expect to receive a fair share of the marital property. This does not necessarily mean half. When a divorce involves taking ownership of...
Retaining the full amount of your 401(k)
Past posts on this blog detailed how your 401(k) account becomes subject to property division during your divorce proceedings in Rhode Island. Depending on how close you may be to retiring, this may have a significant impact on your retirement plans. It may also...
Deciding if nesting is right for you
Usually, families end up with a co-parenting situation after divorce. This is because having both parents involved with actively raising a child is usually in the best interests of the child. There are exceptions, but co-parenting is generally best. However,...
What happens if your child support modification is rejected?
Whether you recently lost your job or are struggling to pay child support for any other reason, sometimes a modification is in order. However, not all modifications are immediately accepted. Learning what to do when confronted with a rejection for a change in the...
