If you are a parent living in Rhode Island and you need to work out a plan to share custody with the other parent, you may have wondered whether 50/50 joint custody is the best solution. This is often best for the child although there can be a few drawbacks....
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Should you keep or sell your house during your divorce?
When you file for divorce in Rhode Island, you'll have to figure out how to divide every property you own--including your house. If you're like most people, your first instinct might be to fight to keep the house. However, keeping the house could actually cause more...
What happens to marital debt in a divorce?
Rhode Island residents who are getting ready to undergo divorce are likely concerned with who gets which marital assets. The reality of the situation is that assets are only one part of the battle. You'll need to also divide up your marital debt in a fair fashion....
How to split up three high-valued assets during a divorce
If you're getting divorced in Rhode Island, this can be an understandably difficult time as you negotiate how to divide property. Here's how a few common assets get split during a typical divorce process. Properties During a divorce, property division can be a major...
What business owners need to know about divorce
Divorce can lead to major disruptions in your personal and professional life, especially if you and your former spouse own a business together in Rhode Island. In addition to having a lawyer facilitate the divorce, it may also be necessary to enlist the services of a...
Financial concerns of divorce
Divorce can affect every part of your life in Rhode Island, including financial impacts that you may not think of at first. You have to come to an agreement with your spouse about these financial impacts in order to determine your future security. Continue reading for...
What happens to college savings in a divorce?
With the high cost of college in Rhode Island and throughout the country, many parents decide to start budgeting for college expenses early. Things can get a little complicated, though, when parents get a divorce before their child graduates from high school. If a...
Domestic violence protections during stay-at-home orders
Remaining at home and staying six feet apart may encourage domestic violence including those actions that do not involve physical contact. Aside from striking, shouting and hurling objects, abuse can also occur when an individual attempts to control a spouse's...
Virtual visitation can benefit all parties involved
Co-parenting is one of the biggest challenges you can face. As you attempt to raise your child in the best way you know how, you need to take into consideration the other parent. It doesn't matter if you have physical custody of your child or visitation rights, you...
3 divorce challenges many couples face
You might think you're being smart and levelheaded about your divorce process, but navigating a marital breakup can be tricky. It's fairly easy to fall into various traps and make a host of mistakes. The types of mistakes a particular person may be prone to make...