In Rhode Island, many parents are single, separated or divorced. Therefore, the state regulations regarding child custody and visitation are the same. When a child's custody is questioned, the court must decide which is the most suitable parent. Parents’ custody...
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Serious parenting plan concerns
After a divorce decree is finalized by the court, the terms go into effect. Those terms may include child custody arrangements based on agreed-upon parenting plans. Ex-spouses in Rhode Island may carry some ill feelings long after the marriage ends, and some...
What are the main types of child custody and visitation?
Unfortunately, not every marriage can stand the test of time. If you're going through a divorce in Rhode Island, it's good to know about how custody and visitations work. With that in mind, here's more information about the main types of custody and visitation...
What Is tenancy by the entirety?
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...
The unique aspects of gray divorce in Rhode Island
Divorcing when you are over 50 in Rhode Island comes with unique challenges you wouldn't normally expect for younger couples. The emotional and financial toll it takes can be challenging to deal with, but one must find a way to tackle through so that they can come out...
How to create a parenting agreement in Rhode Island
Rhode Island allows parents to draft their own parenting agreement. If the parents can't come to an agreement, then the judge will hold a hearing or trial to resolve the issues. Using a mediator Using a mediator is a good idea for creating an effective child custody...
What a court considers in determining alimony
When a couple in Rhode Island goes through a divorce, one person may be required to pay alimony to the other. The court takes a number of factors into account when determining whether there should be alimony, how much it should be and how long it should last. Length...
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...
Do you need a child support order modification?
Child support is a requirement for parents, whether they are together or not. Once a child support order is issued, the amount of support granted cannot be changed, unless a modification is requested and granted. In Rhode Island, there are specific reasons why a...
How the court divides a business in a Rhode Island divorce
When a business-owning Rhode Island couple decides to get divorced, one of the biggest concerns they face is what will happen to their company. Often, these businesses are the main sources of income for the family, and it takes a lot of sacrifice and time to make one...

