Rhode Island family law attorneys and judges say that they're seeing what one lawyer called a "deluge of spy versus spy in Family Court." Our own Brenda Rioles notes, "It's become almost commonplace." Divorcing spouses are using GPS tracking devices, surveillance...
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Why do some women resent being asked to pay husbands alimony?
Increasingly, women are out-earning their husbands. That means that in divorce, more men are now seeking alimony from their wives. There's even a rather unflattering nickname for it -- "manimony." We don't know what percentage of men currently receive alimony....
Social media can be dangerous for divorcing spouses
Many people regularly go on Facebook and other social media sites to express their opinions about politics, sports, who won The Bachelor, what we think about Katy Perry's latest hairstyle and more. If you're going through a tumultuous divorce, it can be hard to resist...
A spouse’s spending habits can lead to divorce
Differences in attitudes and behavior when it comes to money are among the greatest sources of tension in many marriages, whether a couple has limited assets or considerable ones. It's important for couples to have some frank discussions about money before they marry...
What not to include in a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are becoming an increasingly common part of wedding planning for couples of all ages and income levels. They can help delineate what is separate property going into and during a marriage and help both spouses ensure a fair settlement should the...
Is your spouse hiding money in bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency bitcoin has been around for nine years. However, it's recently surged in value, and therefore, in popularity. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are ethereal and anonymous. They're bought and sold through the internet and don't belong to financial...
New tax law affects alimony payments
The new tax law was signed in late December 2017 and will affect taxpayers both positively and negatively in 2018. For those who go through a divorce in the coming year, one change is worth noting before filing taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminates many itemized...
Things you can do to speed up your divorce
No reasonable person wants a long, drawn-out divorce. The longer the process takes, the more money it costs, the more time it takes out of your life and the greater chance there is that disagreements with your spouse will grow into serious conflicts. If you have kids,...
How to improve the outcome of your divorce
No divorce is easy -- emotionally or in any other sense. However, there are steps that everyone can take to improve the ultimate outcome and lessen the drama.. One of the first steps is to hire an experienced divorce attorney with whom you feel comfortable and who...
Build your social life after divorce at your own pace
Many people don't feel like socializing while they're going through a divorce. You may value the company of a close friend with whom you can share your emotions over lunch. However, getting out there and socializing with larger groups of people -- assuming that you...