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Divorce can lead to major disruptions in your personal and professional life, especially if you and your former spouse own a business together in Rhode Island. In addition to having a lawyer facilitate the divorce, it may also be necessary to enlist the services of a...
When you file for divorce in Rhode Island, you and your estranged spouse will have to lay all your assets on the table. This doesn't just include obvious assets like properties and savings accounts--it includes anything that has value or could generate income. If you...
Once you've finalized your divorce in Rhode Island, many parenting guides recommend keeping in touch with your former spouse. Unfortunately, doing so isn't always the best option. If they keep causing conflict or trying to turn your child against you, you might have...
Divorces don't just split up two spouses; the process divides spouses' finances, parenting rights, residences and much more. In general, Rhode Island courts encourage former spouses to come up with co-parenting agreements on their own, but amicable child custody isn't...
If you are contemplating divorce in Rhode Island, then you may be wondering how to divide retirement accounts and property fairly. Both spouses own all assets acquired during a marriage in Rhode Island, so they must be divided equitably. There are four choices...
Divorce can affect every part of your life in Rhode Island, including financial impacts that you may not think of at first. You have to come to an agreement with your spouse about these financial impacts in order to determine your future security. Continue reading for...
With the high cost of college in Rhode Island and throughout the country, many parents decide to start budgeting for college expenses early. Things can get a little complicated, though, when parents get a divorce before their child graduates from high school. If a...
Before settling a child custody dispute, a judge might order a child custody evaluation. This evaluation helps the judge decide which parent can provide the best environment for the child. While a custody evaluation isn't meant to be a "contest" between the parents,...
In a Rhode Island divorce, marital property is divided equitably. As a general rule, any item that is obtained or shared during a marriage is considered to be a joint asset. There are steps that you can take before marrying to protect assets that you bring into a...
Several months ago, you agreed to pay a certain amount of child support. But your income isn't going to stay the same forever. If you've experienced a sudden downturn in wages, you can't be expected to pay the same amount and have enough to cover your other bills. How...
