Child Custody & Support

Co-parenting often involves more than just sharing parenting time—it also typically requires sharing financial responsibilities. From school supplies to extracurriculars to unexpected medical bills, raising children is expensive.  If you co-parent with your ex, trying...

You and your ex are co-parenting after a divorce. Your custody schedule is fairly simple and straightforward, so it hasn’t been a problem to exchange physical custody. Maybe your child simply lives with you for one week and then lives with your ex the following week....

Child custody orders in Rhode Island can be modified, but only under specific conditions. Understanding when and how to request a change is important for parents navigating this process.  Below are some important factors to keep in mind.  When the court might approve...

Many courts believe that joint custody is in the best interests of children when parents divorce. Parents who have joint custody can work together to raise their children, decide what is best for their upbringing and care for their daily needs. However, joint custody...

Child custody arrangements usually instruct parents on when to exchange the children between their homes. Each parent has a new living situation after the divorce. The children will live with one parent for a certain amount of time and then move to the other parent's...

Married couples may not need much childcare support. They may only need to have an occasional babysitter for date nights. They might call on grandparents in an emergency. If both parents work, the children might go to daycare. Otherwise, one parent or the other can...

When a parent doesn’t live close to their child, they need to find ways to continue to foster the relationship with their child. One option for doing this is to use technology to stay in touch.  Virtual visits utilize options like text messages, emails and video chats...

Divorce is never easy, and when children are involved, the challenges and concerns typically increase. Long-distance parenting, where one parent lives far from the child, adds another layer of complexity. With planning and cooperation, you can obtain a custody and...

While a court might approve a plan where a toddler splits their time evenly between homes, it’s more likely that a young child ends up spending more time in one home. A court may see it as giving the child more stability that way. It may not be practical for one...

If you and your co-parent are discussing a child custody arrangement, it may help to prepare some talking points in advance.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself that could affect your child custody arrangement: 1. How often can you see your child? As a parent,...