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Rhode Island law follows the best interests of the child standard when determining child custody arrangements. The courts will consider the child's physical, emotional, and social needs when deciding on custody. In cases where one or both parents have mental health...
Several factors are typically evaluated by Rhode Island courts when reviewing child custody cases. A judge will likely consider your parenting style when deciding if you should have custody or visitation rights. There are four main parenting styles for raising...
Parenting is hard enough on its own, but when you add in co-parenting, it can be a real challenge. If you are planning to co-parent successfully, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Communication is key Communication is essential in any relationship,...
When parents are going through a divorce in Rhode Island and there are children involved, there often arise questions about the operation of child custody laws. Broadly speaking, child custody breaks down into two important categories: legal custody and physical...
If you and your spouse own a Rhode Island medical practice together, you will need to take some extra steps to make sure that the divorce goes as smoothly as possible. Trying to split up a business can be difficult, but you can do it if you're both willing to work...
Children in a divorcing family in Rhode Island face the challenges of feeling abandoned, confused, and alone. It may be difficult for a child to comprehend why their parents are separating or divorcing. They can feel like they are responsible for the divorce....
One of the most important aspects of getting a divorce is settling on an alimony agreement. Unfortunately, failing to understand how alimony works can result in an unfair agreement, and that's why you need to keep these issues in mind. The meaning of alimony Alimony,...
Getting a divorce can create financial anxiety in many people, especially if make more money than your ex-spouse. Most divorces in Rhode Island only award alimony on a temporary basis. When does Rhode Island grant temporary alimony? In most cases, alimony awarded by a...
Custody battles are among the most unfortunate part of some Rhode Island family law disputes. Depending on the circumstances of your marriage or relationship, the court may award either parent sole physical custody of your children. But, this may just be as bad as it...
Divorce is a difficult process for couples, but it can be especially tough on children. There are many ways that divorce can affect your children, both in the short- and long-term. It causes feelings of confusion and uncertainty When you divorce, your children's world...
