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In the state of Rhode Island, individuals may be entitled to alimony and child support as part of a final divorce settlement. Whether you are entitled to receive these types of assistance depends on a number of factors unique to your own case. Let's take a look at the...
In the state of Rhode Island, an individual may be entitled to alimony and child support as part of a divorce settlement. However, it is important to understand that are many differences between these two forms of financial assistance. Understanding these differences...
Divorcing a narcissist can be one of the most challenging things you will ever do in your life. Narcissists are experts at manipulation and control, and they often stop at nothing to get what they want. If you are considering divorcing a narcissist, it is important to...
Property division has always been a critical issue in Rhode Island divorce cases. Who keeps the family home? What happens to retirement savings? How are debts divided up? To determine who gets what, courts consider whether the property is marital or separate. Marital...
Alimony, or spousal support, is a factor in many divorces in Providence, Rhode Island. The IRS shows that people received over $10.4 billion and paid over $12.6 billion in 2016. Until 2017, alimony was tax-deductible to the payer and taxable to the recipient. Tax...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
It's not uncommon for a judge to decree that a Rhode Island couple’s home be sold as part of a divorce settlement. However, that doesn’t mean that the house will sell right away or for your desired sale price. There are several different things you can do if this...
