On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Feb 4, 2020 | Alimony
There are many people who think that alimony or spousal support is an idea that is past its expiration date. Since these laws went on the books during a time when equality was not really a thing, and men were the main breadwinners, it leads many people to say that the...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Oct 4, 2019 | Alimony
Once your divorce has been finalized, you’ll probably feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Now that all the divorce agreements have been put into place, you can look forward to a fresh start. However, if your ex is not paying you the alimony...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Aug 22, 2019 | Alimony
When a couple goes through a divorce, it means that they not only separate physically and emotionally but financially, too. Financial separation can be one of the most complex issues in a divorce because spouses are likely to have become financially intertwined over...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Jul 11, 2019 | Alimony
Sometimes, when Rhode Island couples divorce, one seeks ongoing cash payments from the other. Those cash payments, referred to as spousal support or alimony, can be for a very short period after the divorce, or they can be for a very long time after the divorce. When...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | May 17, 2019 | Alimony
As part of a divorce settlement, some Rhode Island spouses may be awarded alimony payments. These are often paid by the higher-earning spouse for a limited period of time. The spouse who is ordered to pay alimony may not be happy about the ruling, but they are legally...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Mar 20, 2019 | Alimony
If you have recently gone through a divorce, it is possible that one of your monthly expenses includes alimony payments to your former spouse. Alimony is ordered for the purpose of equalizing any financial inequities that exist when the divorce is finalized. The...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Jan 24, 2019 | Alimony
If you have been awarded a series of alimony payments from your ex-spouse in the state of Rhode Island, it is likely that you will be heavily dependent on these payments so that you can maintain your lifestyle. Making the transition to becoming financially independent...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Nov 30, 2018 | Alimony
After a divorce has been finalized in the state of Rhode Island, it is often the case that alimony is awarded to one of the divorcing spouses. This means that one party will need to make payments to the other former spouse for a certain amount of time. These...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Oct 19, 2018 | Alimony
No one starts a marriage thinking of divorce. But if the decision must be made, spouses serve themselves well to understand the environment of laws and obligations around ending a marriage. How easy is it to get divorced in Rhode Island? The Ocean State is generally...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | May 23, 2018 | Alimony
We often hear of women paying alimony to their ex-husbands only when they are extremely wealthy. For example, earlier this year it was reported that “Modern Family” star Julie Bowen’s estranged husband was seeking support from the actress, who earns...
