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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
