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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...
Rhode Island law follows the best interests of the child standard when determining child custody arrangements. The courts will consider the child's physical, emotional, and social needs when deciding on custody. In cases where one or both parents have mental health...
Several factors are typically evaluated by Rhode Island courts when reviewing child custody cases. A judge will likely consider your parenting style when deciding if you should have custody or visitation rights. There are four main parenting styles for raising...
Parenting is hard enough on its own, but when you add in co-parenting, it can be a real challenge. If you are planning to co-parent successfully, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Communication is key Communication is essential in any relationship,...
When parents are going through a divorce in Rhode Island and there are children involved, there often arise questions about the operation of child custody laws. Broadly speaking, child custody breaks down into two important categories: legal custody and physical...
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...
Divorce is a difficult process for couples, but it can be especially tough on children. There are many ways that divorce can affect your children, both in the short- and long-term. It causes feelings of confusion and uncertainty When you divorce, your children's world...
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...
Unfortunately, not every marriage can stand the test of time. If you're going through a divorce in Rhode Island, it's good to know about how custody and visitations work. With that in mind, here's more information about the main types of custody and visitation...
