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Many courts believe that joint custody is in the best interests of children when parents divorce. Parents who have joint custody can work together to raise their children, decide what is best for their upbringing and care for their daily needs. However, joint custody...
Alimony or spousal support can be a major concern during divorce. If you’re wondering whether you have to go to court to settle the amount or duration of spousal support, the short answer is no. However, it all depends on your situation. Understanding your options can...
Child custody arrangements usually instruct parents on when to exchange the children between their homes. Each parent has a new living situation after the divorce. The children will live with one parent for a certain amount of time and then move to the other parent's...
When couples divorce, they must find ways to divide their property and their financial obligations. Assets acquired during marriage are subject to division when couples divorce. Spouses have to decide who keeps which assets. They also have to divide the debts that...
Married couples may not need much childcare support. They may only need to have an occasional babysitter for date nights. They might call on grandparents in an emergency. If both parents work, the children might go to daycare. Otherwise, one parent or the other can...
When a parent doesn’t live close to their child, they need to find ways to continue to foster the relationship with their child. One option for doing this is to use technology to stay in touch. Virtual visits utilize options like text messages, emails and video chats...
Like other states, Rhode Island offers no-fault as well as fault-based divorce opportunities. Most people choose no-fault divorce, which only requires that the spouse who files cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their decision. This typically helps...
If you and your spouse get divorced, you may decide to sell your house. After all, as co-owners, you each deserve a share of the property in the divorce. Selling the house and dividing the proceeds is often the simplest way to handle this. However, there may be...
Divorce is never easy, and when children are involved, the challenges and concerns typically increase. Long-distance parenting, where one parent lives far from the child, adds another layer of complexity. With planning and cooperation, you can obtain a custody and...
It takes years of planning to ensure financial stability during retirement. Most professionals save for decades to enjoy their lives after leaving full-time employment. They set money aside in special accounts and may invest their resources to increase their value...
