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As divorcing spouses, you must present a list of the assets you own to the court. It will use this when determining or approving how to divide property. For this to function, both you and your spouse need to be honest and list everything you own, without omissions....
In Rhode Island, marital property is equitably distributed during divorce. This means that while the property may not be split 50-50, the distribution aims to be fair and just. Commingling refers to the situation where one spouse’s separate property becomes mixed with...
Addressing financial matters is one of the most universal requirements of modern divorce proceedings. Spouses have to identify their marital property, determine what it is worth and then figure out a fair way to split that property between the two of them. Some assets...
Setting property division priorities before you divorce is an important step in navigating the often complex and emotionally charged process of ending your marriage. Thoughtfully prioritizing your approach to the asset division process can help in achieving a fair and...
Navigating the division of debts during a divorce is a critical concern that can result in long-term financial implications. Debts accumulated during the marriage are a key component of financial division matters. Clarity in this area is crucial for both parties to...
When the marriage is over and divorce is on the horizon, one of the most contentious matters that the couple must resolve is how they will share the assets they acquired while married. Of course, money matters can be quite challenging to maneuver because a lot of...
Most people understand that divorce has implications for each spouse’s finances. After all, the process is somewhat expensive on its own. Additionally, marital assets need to be divided and one spouse may even be subject to support orders that force them to make...
In Rhode Island, people who get divorced will undergo a process of equitable property distribution. This means that the couple's marital assets and liabilities will be divided fairly but not necessarily equally. All of a couple's assets and liabilities acquired during...
Divorce in Rhode Island can have potential long-term tax consequences if improperly handled. It's important to note, however, that every circumstance is unique, but some legal maneuvers make the process much easier for you and your soon-to-be ex. The divorce...
In Rhode Island, one of the ways to define property ownership is called tenancy by the entirety. This is a special legal arrangement for married couples so that they can jointly own property in a way that allows them to maintain control of it if one of them passes...
