Ideally, child custody issues can be resolved amicably, alleviating the emotional effects of a divorce for both parents and their children. However, as some Rhode Island couples have discovered, child custody cases can also become very contentious. In those cases, the...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
Financial infidelity and gray divorce
Divorce is sometimes the only option if two Rhode Island adults can no longer stay married. Experts recently noticed that divorces are on the rise among people 50 years or older. While there are many causes behind gray divorces, a leading factor remains financial...
What is the purpose behind child support?
When Rhode Island parents divorce, they may share custody of their children. However, depending on the situation, one parent may have custody while the other has visitation and pays child support. There is a specific purpose behind child support that all parents...
How to improve your co-parenting relationship
Navigating a co-parenting relationship is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce for Rhode Island parents. The “new normal” that these couples must face includes changes to their schedules and how they interact with their children. While co-parenting isn’t an...
Alimony and mortgages
Alimony is a legal obligation for one spouse to provide financial support to their former spouse after a divorce. It can affect various aspects of a Rhode Island divorcee's financial life, including their ability to qualify for a mortgage. Income considerations...
Getting custody back in Rhode Island
It’s incredibly difficult for a Rhode Island parent who loses custody of their children. Parents who find themselves without custody of their children shouldn’t get discouraged though - there are ways to regain custody. Looking at why you lost custody The court will...
Divorce that involves a special needs child
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process for any Rhode Island family, but the situation can be even more complicated when a special needs child is involved. Parents must consider a range of issues, including custody arrangements, financial support and the...
How does alimony affect your taxes?
Tax season tis a stressful time for many people. This is particularly so if you've been through a divorce and need to know how you should report alimony payments. The answer isn't the same for everyone, and the main factor is when your divorce happened. Was your...
Understanding child support
When parents are raising children while no longer involved in a relationship, child support payments will often be a part of the situation. Whether a mother or a father is paying child support, parents in Rhode Island should understand the basics of child support....
Do nonworking parents receive alimony in Rhode Island?
There was a time when nonworking spouses in Rhode Island and around the country could expect to receive alimony for prolonged periods or even permanently after a divorce, but this type is rarely awarded today. Instead, spousal support is usually awarded for as long as...