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Divorcing a narcissist can be one of the most challenging things you will ever do in your life. Narcissists are experts at manipulation and control, and they often stop at nothing to get what they want. If you are considering divorcing a narcissist, it is important to...
Property division has always been a critical issue in Rhode Island divorce cases. Who keeps the family home? What happens to retirement savings? How are debts divided up? To determine who gets what, courts consider whether the property is marital or separate. Marital...
Alimony, or spousal support, is a factor in many divorces in Providence, Rhode Island. The IRS shows that people received over $10.4 billion and paid over $12.6 billion in 2016. Until 2017, alimony was tax-deductible to the payer and taxable to the recipient. Tax...
Rhode Island is an equitable distribution state, which means that in a divorce, assets are divided by the court based on a number of factors. It also means that debts may be divided pursuant to the same principles. When was the debt acquired? Typically, you aren't...
If you are a parent in Rhode Island who will be petitioning for custody of your children, you will need to understand how this is determined in the state. There are two types of custody that are determined, and a set of factors that are considered to make final...
One of the most valuable matrimonial assets in Rhode Island is the family home. There is often no clear-cut and straightforward answer to who gets the house. The judge takes into account several factors before making this decision. Nonetheless, here's how you can deal...
When couples in Rhode Island get divorced, they will need to divide their marital property. As an equitable distribution state, Rhode Island courts divide the couple’s marital property and debts in a fair manner. This often means that the division will not be 50-50,...
Deciding how to distribute financial assets in a Rhode Island divorce proceeding can be complicated for some couples. One specific common issue with dividing assets is when one spouse has a significant retirement account. Contributions to the account for the duration...
The short answer is yes; Rhode Island residents should know that their ex-spouses can receive both Social Security benefits and alimony at the same time. The Social Security Administration governs supplemental income for those receiving benefits. Some considerations...
In Rhode Island, divorce is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Separating couples can choose one of four paths to end their marriages legally. Which one is right for you? Traditional litigation Traditional litigation was once the only divorce route, and it remains...
