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...
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The realities of a child’s life with parents in a divorce
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....
Can you for your ex-spouse to find a job?
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...
Pros and cons of sole physical custody
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...
What are the child custody laws for unmarried couples?
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...
Serious parenting plan concerns
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...
What a court considers in determining alimony
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...
Do you need a child support order modification?
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...
How the court divides a business in a Rhode Island divorce
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...
What separates alimony and child support payments?
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...