You and your spouse have been saving for your children's college education since they were in diapers. You've managed to put away a little something on a regular basis, and the college savings accounts are reaching a respectable level. Then your marriage ended. What...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
How can the Uniform Parentage Act help same-sex couples?
August 1 marked the five-year anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island. However, gay rights advocates say that the state still needs to provide more protections for gay parents and their children, whether adopted or conceived via the...
Making the most of limited time with your kids
When you're sharing custody of your kids after divorce, you probably don't get to spend as much time with them as you'd like. That may be true whether you have 50/50 custody or only visitation. That means you want to make the most of the time you have with them...
Answer these difficult questions before filing for divorce
If divorce is on your mind, you owe it to yourself to do whatever it takes to make your life better.Some people come to find that asking for a divorce in the near future is the best thing they can do. Others realize they're not quite ready to push forward, but would...
Dealing with a co-parent you suspect is abusing drugs or alcohol
You and your former spouse have joint custody of your children. He or she has always been a good parent, so you had no reason to challenge your co-parent's request for shared custody in the divorce. Lately, however, you have reason to believe that your ex has an...
The importance of post-divorce financial planning
Working out your divorce agreement so that you get the assets you want to take from the marriage is essential to securing your financial future. So is working for the spousal and child support you need to take care of your children and yourself comfortably. However,...
A parenting agreement will help you after divorce
Even after your divorce is finalized, there's a chance you will still have contact with your ex-spouse. This is absolutely the case in the event that you have a child together. Since co-parenting can be full of many challenges, it's imperative to create a parenting...
Don’t forget about your reward programs as you divorce
Amid the negotiations with your spouse over child custody, alimony and property division, it's easy to overlook some valuable assets. Among these are airline frequent flyer miles and reward points. If you and your spouse have spent your marriage flying around the...
What you should know about seeking a custody modification
It's not uncommon for child custody agreements to be modified over the course of children's formative years. What was best for your young kids when you divorced may not work as they get into their teen years. Perhaps kids' lives get too filled with extracurricular...
What parenting schedule is best for 50-50 custody?
You and your soon-to-be-ex have agreed to share custody of your children equally. The next thing to do is put a parenting schedule in place. Your kids need that so they can regain some predictability in their lives. It's also important for your own schedule to know...

