The divorce process is full of legal nooks and crooks, all aimed at securing a fair outcome for both parties involved. In Rhode Island, a pendente lite motion can be filed during divorce proceedings to address urgent issues that need immediate resolution before the...
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Tips for co-parenting with a narcissist
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 custody mediation as a solution for parents and kids
A child custody dispute can be one of the most drawn-out, heart-wrenching experiences parents face. Engaging in a custody battle can be exhausting and expensive. Can high-conflict custody litigation be avoided? Many family law courts and attorneys encourage...
How can hidden assets and financial fraud affect your divorce?
Divorce brings about a multitude of emotions, such as anger, grief and worry. Additional feelings may include signs of distrust and a desire to beat your future ex-spouse in a divorce. Making sure they show all their assets helps ensure you’re treated equitably...
Is it possible to modify a child support agreement?
When a court first sets child support during divorce proceedings, they take a number of factors into account. That might include each parent’s income, the emotional and physical needs of the child and their standard of living. As the months and years go by,...
How to prevent a prenuptial court challenge
You found the love of your life and you’re planning to get married. However, you and your future mate come from two different financial worlds, so you want your future spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement. While it’s a delicate matter, you feel it’s...
Rhode Island has one of U.S.’ lowest divorce rates
It has been decades since divorce was rare or considered something to be ashamed of in Rhode Island. Almost everyone who has not gotten divorced themselves has at least one relative or close friend who has. So it may surprise readers to know that Rhode Island has one...
Parallel parenting is a good option after high conflict divorce
If you’ve experienced a high conflict divorce, co-parenting with your ex might seem like a daunting prospect, especially if there is lingering hostility and the two of you aren’t on speaking terms. As a form of co-parenting, parallel parenting is a way to...
Options For Your Business When You Divorce
Throughout your life you have worked hard for what you have. You went to school, studied hard and graduated. After that, you not only got married, but you also started your own business. You are very proud of your business and everything that you have accomplished....
Tips for co-parenting children throughout the school year
The school year is back in full swing in Rhode Island as September comes to an end. Every parent and family is dealing with re-acclimating to the school year schedule, but divorced co-parents face a unique set of challenges during the academic year. Sharing parenting...