Child Custody & Support

Virtual visitation, which is an arrangement wherein parents use digital technology to communicate with their children, has become increasingly common as co-parents leverage every resource at their disposal to co-parent effectively in the digital age. If you have not...

If you’re going through a divorce, then one of the things that you may need to discuss is your child custody rights.  This is split into two parts. Legal custody is a parent’s right to decide how their child is raised. This may include whether they go to private...

Constructing a holiday plan is an essential co-parenting concern that requires careful consideration and cooperation. The holiday season can be a sensitive time, and having a well-thought-out plan can better ensure that it's enjoyable for both parents and children...

Social media plays a big part in our daily activities. We use it to keep up with friends and family, find new recipes and decorating ideas, and discover events in our community. But, if you are in the middle of a child custody case, you may want to reconsider your...

Rhode Island couples who divorce might have the best intentions for co-parenting their children by sharing custody after their split. However, there are times when a joint custody agreement might not work for the family. This might be due to a situation that can put...

Divorce and separation are hard for everyone, not just the parents. Going from one home to two is a major change for the kids, upsetting everything they've ever known about home life. And whether they're aware of it or not, the parents' behavior has a major impact on...

Family law judges in Rhode Island and around the country follow the best interests doctrine when they make child custody and visitation decisions. This means they generally consider the needs of the child. Parents may ask the court to modify custody and visitation...

Co-parenting a special needs child has many challenges. This added difficulty can weed out anyone who is anything less than completely serious about co-parenting their special needs child. Here are some tips to remember as you co-parent your special needs child in...

While the divorce process focuses on two spouses ending their marriages, the true victims of divorce remain the children. Unlike their parents, they had no say in the life-changing decisions. On far too many occasions, parental alienation without any justification...

Going through a contentious divorce can leave Rhode Island parents harboring feelings of resentment and hostility, but they are usually able to put these feelings aside for the sake of their children. Studies clearly show that children fare much better when they spend...