If you are a parent in Rhode Island who will be petitioning for custody of your children, you will need to understand how this is determined in the state. There are two types of custody that are determined, and a set of factors that are considered to make final...
Month: January 2022
Dealing with the family home in a Rhode Island divorce
One of the most valuable matrimonial assets in Rhode Island is the family home. There is often no clear-cut and straightforward answer to who gets the house. The judge takes into account several factors before making this decision. Nonetheless, here's how you can deal...
What factors affect property division in Rhode Island?
When couples in Rhode Island get divorced, they will need to divide their marital property. As an equitable distribution state, Rhode Island courts divide the couple’s marital property and debts in a fair manner. This often means that the division will not be 50-50,...
Understanding how a QDRO could affect you
Deciding how to distribute financial assets in a Rhode Island divorce proceeding can be complicated for some couples. One specific common issue with dividing assets is when one spouse has a significant retirement account. Contributions to the account for the duration...