Once you've finalized your divorce in Rhode Island, many parenting guides recommend keeping in touch with your former spouse. Unfortunately, doing so isn't always the best option. If they keep causing conflict or trying to turn your child against you, you might have...

Divorces don't just split up two spouses; the process divides spouses' finances, parenting rights, residences and much more. In general, Rhode Island courts encourage former spouses to come up with co-parenting agreements on their own, but amicable child custody isn't...

Before settling a child custody dispute, a judge might order a child custody evaluation. This evaluation helps the judge decide which parent can provide the best environment for the child. While a custody evaluation isn't meant to be a "contest" between the parents,...

Several months ago, you agreed to pay a certain amount of child support. But your income isn't going to stay the same forever. If you've experienced a sudden downturn in wages, you can't be expected to pay the same amount and have enough to cover your other bills. How...

If you and your ex-spouse have children, your custody dispute might not have ended when your divorce finalized. Though you two established a binding child custody agreement, your ex-spouse may flout it at every turn. Their actions may make it difficult for you to see...

Now that your marriage has come to an end, your primary focus is on raising good kids. If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, you must exchange the kids at the beginnings and ends of your scheduled parenting time. While it may be tempting to hand off...

In order for your custody arrangement to work, both you and your ex must follow the orders laid out by the court. This is often easier said than done, especially if your spouse is lax about maintaining visitation schedules. Co-parenting with your ex is challenging...

Usually, families end up with a co-parenting situation after divorce. This is because having both parents involved with actively raising a child is usually in the best interests of the child. There are exceptions, but co-parenting is generally best. However,...

Whether you recently lost your job or are struggling to pay child support for any other reason, sometimes a modification is in order. However, not all modifications are immediately accepted. Learning what to do when confronted with a rejection for a change in the...

When your marriage comes to an end, the time you will receive with your children is likely your primary concern. Rhode Island law requires both parents to have legal visitation with minor children except in limited circumstances.  Before negotiating a parenting...