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If you are going through or contemplating a divorce here in Rhode Island, it is likely that property division will be one of the most important factors of the divorce. The way that property is divided can have a big impact on the quality of life that you are able to...
When going through a divorce, two important factors are the calculation of alimony and the calculation of child support. These can have a big impact on the standard of living for both spouses after the divorce has been finalized. It is important to understand how both...
When you are going through a divorce, you might envision that a finalized divorce will mean that you will be completely financially dependent on your spouse. However, this is not always the case. In circumstances where there is a large disparity between each spouse's...
If you are a divorcee in the state of Rhode Island, you may be subject to spousal support obligations, otherwise known as alimony. Spousal support can be very hard on your finances, and you may be struggling to make ends meet as a result. It is very common for spouses...
Marriage is an emotional decision about an emotional undertaking. It may not seem that economics has any role in emotions during and after the thrill of a wedding, but the science can save precious time and pain for people going through a divorce. An economic approach...
Many people consider common law marriage to be common sense and common knowledge. The English tradition of assigning rights to partners who have lived in the same place for seven years or more has made its way into the laws of a few states. These privileges, however,...
Divorce is never easy; no one ever thinks it will happen to his or her marriage, and the emotional toll can be severe even if spouses are not bitterly divided. Although the top concern for married parents should be the welfare and well-being of their children, the...
You and your spouse have been saving for your children's college education since they were in diapers. You've managed to put away a little something on a regular basis, and the college savings accounts are reaching a respectable level. Then your marriage ended. What...
Rhode Island is one of the minority of states where common-law marriage may be recognized by a court. However, whether a couple is in a common-law marriage can be a murky legal question. One Rhode Island couple who split after more than two decades living together is...
Many divorce attorneys see their clients' eyes glaze over when they start talking about dividing up the couple's 401(k) and other retirement accounts. However, these assets represent years of hard-earned savings that you're counting on to help you be able to retire...
