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Divorce brings about a multitude of emotions, such as anger, grief and worry. Additional feelings may include signs of distrust and a desire to beat your future ex-spouse in a divorce. Making sure they show all their assets helps ensure you’re treated equitably...
When a couple goes through a divorce, it means that they not only separate physically and emotionally but financially, too. Financial separation can be one of the most complex issues in a divorce because spouses are likely to have become financially intertwined over...
When you obtain an order for child support, the intent is to ensure that the child in question is financially supported by both parents. The cost of raising a child is high, not just because of the need for essentials like diapers and food. For example, custodial...
Different states have slightly varying rules when it comes to dividing assets in a divorce. Therefore, it is important that you understand the specific laws in the state that you are filing for divorce in. In Rhode Island, community property is not recognized. This...
When a court first sets child support during divorce proceedings, they take a number of factors into account. That might include each parent’s income, the emotional and physical needs of the child and their standard of living. As the months and years go by,...
Sometimes, when Rhode Island couples divorce, one seeks ongoing cash payments from the other. Those cash payments, referred to as spousal support or alimony, can be for a very short period after the divorce, or they can be for a very long time after the divorce. When...
Dealing with the absence of child support payments from the other parent of your child can be debilitating. If you depend on child support as one stream of income, providing for your child's basic needs can be difficult. Even if you do not depend financially on the...
You hear people talk about a lot of different options for the house when they get divorced. They own the home together so that the kids don't have to move. They try bird-nesting, where they actually share the home themselves. One spouse buys the house from the other....
You found the love of your life and you’re planning to get married. However, you and your future mate come from two different financial worlds, so you want your future spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement. While it’s a delicate matter, you feel it’s...
If you are facing a divorce, you know that the way assets are divided will have a huge impact on your quality of life in the future. Therefore, it is vital that assets are divided fairly. Unfortunately, many divorcing spouses act without integrity during the divorce...
