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Divorce can lead to major disruptions in your personal and professional life, especially if you and your former spouse own a business together in Rhode Island. In addition to having a lawyer facilitate the divorce, it may also be necessary to enlist the services of a...
Divorce can affect every part of your life in Rhode Island, including financial impacts that you may not think of at first. You have to come to an agreement with your spouse about these financial impacts in order to determine your future security. Continue reading for...
In a Rhode Island divorce, marital property is divided equitably. As a general rule, any item that is obtained or shared during a marriage is considered to be a joint asset. There are steps that you can take before marrying to protect assets that you bring into a...
After deciding that divorce is the most favorable choice for you and your partner, you have several decisions to make together and separately. For instance, how should you two divide art pieces? The American Bar Association may have the answers you need. Determine how...
When you split from your Rhode Island spouse, you may want to do everything in your power to set yourself up for success on your own. Supporting yourself without your former partner may be among your concerns, and you may be seeking ways to maximize what you walk away...
Rhode Island couples like you have a lot on your plate when going through divorce. Even if you are a childless couple, you still have financial matters to handle. In fact, asset division is often quoted as being one of the most complex and strenuous parts of a...
When a couple divorces, Rhode Island divides their property through its equitable distribution laws. Each spouse can reasonably expect to receive a fair share of the marital property. This does not necessarily mean half. When a divorce involves taking ownership of...
Past posts on this blog detailed how your 401(k) account becomes subject to property division during your divorce proceedings in Rhode Island. Depending on how close you may be to retiring, this may have a significant impact on your retirement plans. It may also...
For many divorcing couples, their retirement savings may be their most significant financial asset that must be addressed during their divorce negotiations. A retirement account is held in one person's name only yet is commonly split in a divorce. Some people may...
Pieces of art, vacation homes and inherited property: As you might expect, high-asset divorces tend to include some items that are difficult to divide and distribute. Securities are among the most confusing for many people. Stock options are some of the most...
