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In Rhode Island, divorce is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Separating couples can choose one of four paths to end their marriages legally. Which one is right for you? Traditional litigation Traditional litigation was once the only divorce route, and it remains...
It’s typical for married couples in Rhode Island to believe their marriage will last forever. As a result, if your spouse suddenly tells you they want a divorce, it can throw you for a loop. Although this situation is devastating, it’s important to know what to do...
Many people are familiar with alimony, but do you know what palimony is? Palimony is often misunderstood, and it's often confused with alimony. If your relationship with your partner is ending and one partner requires financial assistance, you'll want to know whether...
Divorced Rhode Island parents know how hard it can be to co-parent. That’s why it’s important to think about how you want to co-parent and raise your children after you’re divorced. Parents who have a co-parenting plan developed early often times can see more success...
Child support and custody issues can be extremely complicated for someone who's facing them for the first time in Rhode Island. For instance, it's not always easy to figure out what happens with child support in the event the noncustodial parent loses his or her job....
Alimony payments are legal agreements between former spouses or still married spouses undergoing a long separation. When a couple divorces in Rhode Island, the spouse with a lesser income commonly receives these support payments. How alimony is determined Many...
Rhode Island pet parents might be conflicted as to what happens to their pets after they get divorced. It's important to learn how the law handles pets during the divorce process. Why do divorced people argue over their pets? Increasingly, couples all around the...
Rhode Island residents who divorce will need to go negotiate their division of property. As an equitable distribution state, state courts focus on a fair division of property, not necessarily an equal one, although in some cases, the courts might find that dividing...
The creation of a comprehensive parenting plan is a crucial element of divorce in Rhode Island, but there are often changes and revisions necessary. It is wise to recognize this quickly and act in advance. Even though the weather might just now be starting to...
Custody agreements in Rhode Island must provide some type of medical support and coverage for children whose parents are divorced or separated. The state office of Child Support Services outlines how children should receive medical coverage, depending on the income...
