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There is a lot of information out there about alimony, also known as spousal support, but much of it is wrong. These misconceptions often lead to confusion and misinformation about alimony despite its importance during separation or divorce. Understanding the truth...
Divorces between individuals who earned higher levels of income throughout a marriage tend to be more complicated than divorces among lower-income couples. After all, those who have accumulated substantial resources have more details to address in their divorce...
Custody cases can be complicated, even in relatively simple divorce proceedings. Generally, the courts in Rhode Island prefer both parents to be actively involved in the upbringing of the child. Parents are often able to negotiate a custody agreement that works, and...
The divorce process is full of legal nooks and crooks, all aimed at securing a fair outcome for both parties involved. In Rhode Island, a pendente lite motion can be filed during divorce proceedings to address urgent issues that need immediate resolution before the...
Birdnesting, an innovative co-parenting arrangement, is gaining traction among separating and divorcing parents who are seeking to minimize disruption in their children's lives. This approach involves the children staying in the family home while the parents alternate...
Co-parenting is changing as the years go by. And one of the factors resulting in this change is the advancement of technology. Co-parents are now able to do things that were not possible in the past. These include: Easily access documents Documentation is crucial in...
Addressing financial matters is one of the most universal requirements of modern divorce proceedings. Spouses have to identify their marital property, determine what it is worth and then figure out a fair way to split that property between the two of them. Some assets...
It can be difficult for parents to adjust after divorce. Not only will the household likely have changed but so too will the time you get to spend with your children. Perhaps you are worried about balancing your career and parental responsibilities post-divorce. Here...
When getting divorced, people sometimes spend a lot of time thinking about why they want to keep the house. Maybe they think it will provide stability for their children or perhaps they just love the home that they already own. In some cases, it does make sense to try...
Alimony will be ordered in some divorce cases, and the length can vary from one divorce to the next. Rhode Island allows for indefinite alimony in some cases, or there may be a strict deadline, such as alimony payments for the next five years. It is the court that...
