Rhode Island allows parents to draft their own parenting agreement. If the parents can't come to an agreement, then the judge will hold a hearing or trial to resolve the issues. Using a mediator Using a mediator is a good idea for creating an effective child custody...
Child Custody & Support
Tips for co-parenting with a narcissist
Rhode Island parents who are going through a divorce might have a goal of creating a functioning relationship with their children. However, if one of them is a narcissist, this is unlikely to be successful. Fortunately, there are strategies that can make sharing...
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 does Rhode Island enforce child support payment?
Child support payments are important to custodial parents. They are meant to help pay for the expenses related to a child’s life. However, when the parent who pays child support fails to do so or chooses to pay a lower amount, the parent receiving the payment might...
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...
What to know about alimony and child support payments
In the state of Rhode Island, an individual may be entitled to alimony and child support as part of a divorce settlement. However, it is important to understand that are many differences between these two forms of financial assistance. Understanding these differences...
How is child custody determined in Rhode Island?
If you are a parent in Rhode Island who will be petitioning for custody of your children, you will need to understand how this is determined in the state. There are two types of custody that are determined, and a set of factors that are considered to make final...
Dealing with the family home in a Rhode Island divorce
One of the most valuable matrimonial assets in Rhode Island is the family home. There is often no clear-cut and straightforward answer to who gets the house. The judge takes into account several factors before making this decision. Nonetheless, here's how you can deal...
The importance of a co-parenting plan in Rhode Island
Divorced Rhode Island parents know how hard it can be to co-parent. That’s why it’s important to think about how you want to co-parent and raise your children after you’re divorced. Parents who have a co-parenting plan developed early often times can see more success...
Important facts about child support and unemployment
Child support and custody issues can be extremely complicated for someone who's facing them for the first time in Rhode Island. For instance, it's not always easy to figure out what happens with child support in the event the noncustodial parent loses his or her job....