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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
