During a divorce, an art collection can be a considerable asset, and dividing it can become an emotional process. If you are a Tennessee resident with an art collection, and you might be getting a divorce, protecting your art collection will be a major concern. A...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
How to help your child cope through a divorce
Divorce can affect anyone in Rhode Island, but it’s particularly difficult on children. However, parents can help their kids cope; these are some steps that may make divorce easier for children. Stay actively involved in their life Regardless of the situation in your...
Divorcing for the sake of your children
Rhode Island law generally allows both parents to see their children after a divorce. Therefore, you will have a chance to retain the relationship that you have with them even if you choose to end your marriage. Ultimately, it may be better to do so than to remain in...
Protecting trust assets from divorce property division
In Rhode Island, people who get divorced will undergo a process of equitable property distribution. This means that the couple's marital assets and liabilities will be divided fairly but not necessarily equally. All of a couple's assets and liabilities acquired during...
Tax implications of divorce settlements in Rhode Island
Divorce in Rhode Island can have potential long-term tax consequences if improperly handled. It's important to note, however, that every circumstance is unique, but some legal maneuvers make the process much easier for you and your soon-to-be ex. The divorce...
Understanding how long alimony may last
In Rhode Island, some spouses who go through a divorce may be ordered to pay alimony. In addition to creating a strain on personal finances, it can cause other problems as well. How long alimony lasts depends on the type of alimony awarded and other factors. There are...
Tips on how to win custody of your child
One of the most difficult situations for any Rhode Island parent during a divorce is the fear of losing their child. In some cases, moving out of the family home means seeing your child less. If you and your estranged spouse are having trouble agreeing on...
Beware of legal loopholes that affect custody
Ideally, child custody issues can be resolved amicably, alleviating the emotional effects of a divorce for both parents and their children. However, as some Rhode Island couples have discovered, child custody cases can also become very contentious. In those cases, the...
Financial infidelity and gray divorce
Divorce is sometimes the only option if two Rhode Island adults can no longer stay married. Experts recently noticed that divorces are on the rise among people 50 years or older. While there are many causes behind gray divorces, a leading factor remains financial...
What is the purpose behind child support?
When Rhode Island parents divorce, they may share custody of their children. However, depending on the situation, one parent may have custody while the other has visitation and pays child support. There is a specific purpose behind child support that all parents...