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Divorce can affect anyone in Rhode Island, but it’s particularly difficult on children. However, parents can help their kids cope; these are some steps that may make divorce easier for children. Stay actively involved in their life Regardless of the situation in your...
In Rhode Island, people who get divorced will undergo a process of equitable property distribution. This means that the couple's marital assets and liabilities will be divided fairly but not necessarily equally. All of a couple's assets and liabilities acquired during...
In Rhode Island, some spouses who go through a divorce may be ordered to pay alimony. In addition to creating a strain on personal finances, it can cause other problems as well. How long alimony lasts depends on the type of alimony awarded and other factors. There are...
Ideally, child custody issues can be resolved amicably, alleviating the emotional effects of a divorce for both parents and their children. However, as some Rhode Island couples have discovered, child custody cases can also become very contentious. In those cases, the...
Divorce is sometimes the only option if two Rhode Island adults can no longer stay married. Experts recently noticed that divorces are on the rise among people 50 years or older. While there are many causes behind gray divorces, a leading factor remains financial...
When Rhode Island parents divorce, they may share custody of their children. However, depending on the situation, one parent may have custody while the other has visitation and pays child support. There is a specific purpose behind child support that all parents...
It’s incredibly difficult for a Rhode Island parent who loses custody of their children. Parents who find themselves without custody of their children shouldn’t get discouraged though - there are ways to regain custody. Looking at why you lost custody The court will...
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process for any Rhode Island family, but the situation can be even more complicated when a special needs child is involved. Parents must consider a range of issues, including custody arrangements, financial support and the...
Tax season tis a stressful time for many people. This is particularly so if you've been through a divorce and need to know how you should report alimony payments. The answer isn't the same for everyone, and the main factor is when your divorce happened. Was your...
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...
