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Rhode Island families deal with co-parenting their minor children. Divorce might make co-parenting schedules more complicated. Sudden changes like school closures or delays can wreak havoc on plans. Fortunately, workable solutions can help divorced parents work...
Gray divorce is the nickname for when couples split up past the age of 50, and it's only growing more commonplace. This means there are more people than ever dealing with this unique type of situation in Rhode Island. Experts estimate a tripling of the current rate of...
Children in a divorcing family in Rhode Island face the challenges of feeling abandoned, confused, and alone. It may be difficult for a child to comprehend why their parents are separating or divorcing. They can feel like they are responsible for the divorce....
Getting a divorce can create financial anxiety in many people, especially if make more money than your ex-spouse. Most divorces in Rhode Island only award alimony on a temporary basis. When does Rhode Island grant temporary alimony? In most cases, alimony awarded by a...
Custody battles are among the most unfortunate part of some Rhode Island family law disputes. Depending on the circumstances of your marriage or relationship, the court may award either parent sole physical custody of your children. But, this may just be as bad as it...
In Rhode Island, many parents are single, separated or divorced. Therefore, the state regulations regarding child custody and visitation are the same. When a child's custody is questioned, the court must decide which is the most suitable parent. Parents’ custody...
After a divorce decree is finalized by the court, the terms go into effect. Those terms may include child custody arrangements based on agreed-upon parenting plans. Ex-spouses in Rhode Island may carry some ill feelings long after the marriage ends, and some...
When a couple in Rhode Island goes through a divorce, one person may be required to pay alimony to the other. The court takes a number of factors into account when determining whether there should be alimony, how much it should be and how long it should last. Length...
Child support is a requirement for parents, whether they are together or not. Once a child support order is issued, the amount of support granted cannot be changed, unless a modification is requested and granted. In Rhode Island, there are specific reasons why a...
When a business-owning Rhode Island couple decides to get divorced, one of the biggest concerns they face is what will happen to their company. Often, these businesses are the main sources of income for the family, and it takes a lot of sacrifice and time to make one...
