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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...
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...
