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...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
What happens to college savings in a divorce?
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...
How to prepare for a child custody evaluation
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,...
How to protect your assets from being divided
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...
What to know about child support modifications in Rhode Island
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...
When does a custody violation become childsnatching?
If you and your ex-spouse have children, your custody dispute might not have ended when your divorce finalized. Though you two established a binding child custody agreement, your ex-spouse may flout it at every turn. Their actions may make it difficult for you to see...
What income does the court consider for paying child support and alimony?
If you will pay child support, alimony or both due to your divorce, you want to ensure that the court looks at your income in a fair manner. In some cases, what you do not consider income, the court may. It helps to know the general guidelines for determinations....
How should you divide art in a divorce?
After deciding that divorce is the most favorable choice for you and your partner, you have several decisions to make together and separately. For instance, how should you two divide art pieces? The American Bar Association may have the answers you need. Determine how...
Your home may not be the best place for a custody exchange
Now that your marriage has come to an end, your primary focus is on raising good kids. If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, you must exchange the kids at the beginnings and ends of your scheduled parenting time. While it may be tempting to hand off...
Why 61% of divorced women regret not hiring financial advisors
When you split from your Rhode Island spouse, you may want to do everything in your power to set yourself up for success on your own. Supporting yourself without your former partner may be among your concerns, and you may be seeking ways to maximize what you walk away...

