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Realizing that your partner might be wasting marital assets before an imminent divorce or during the process can be unsettling. You may be wondering how much damage they can do, whether you’ll be left with less than your fair share and what you can do about it before...
Unlike dividing a bank account or selling a piece of property and splitting the proceeds, dividing a family business during a divorce is rarely as straightforward. It involves untangling a web of personal and financial ties, which makes for a far more complex process....
Child support exists to help make sure children have what they need to grow and thrive. These funds are often used for housing, food, clothing, health care and school costs. But as children get older, many begin to wonder if they should have a say in how that money is...
Parents who are raising children together after their romantic relationship ended have to find ways to communicate with each other for the sake of their children. This isn’t always an easy activity, but it’s one that can’t be avoided. One of the first things that...
Divorce often inspires a need for financial restructuring. For example, for many affluent families, one of the more significant considerations that must be addressed during divorce is the ongoing cost of private school tuition. In most states, child support...
After years of building a life together with your spouse, divorce can feel like the ground has suddenly shifted under your feet. The financial uncertainty can be especially overwhelming if your spouse was the primary breadwinner. In Rhode Island, the court may order...
People preparing for divorce are often anxious about their finances. Some worry about losing their homes or their home equity. Others focus on their retirement savings. It takes decades to set aside sufficient capital to retire comfortably. Divorcing couples generally...
In Rhode Island, custody decisions are based on the child’s best interests. But what does that look like when the parents are high-achieving professionals who work long hours or travel frequently for their jobs? It's something that can complicate co-parenting,...
Divorce is not just emotionally overwhelming; it also compels people to grapple with complex financial decisions. Two of the most heavily contested issues are property division and alimony. If you are going through a divorce, understanding how these two issues...
Family dynamics change dramatically when parents divorce. As everyone adjusts to the new living arrangements and family schedule, conflict is all but inevitable. In some cases, children blame one parent for filing for divorce or moving out of the family home. Other...
