Some custody cases are straightforward. Parents work together to put aside their differences for the benefit of their shared children. They negotiate terms for dividing time and authority. Other times, parents let their anger about their relationship with one another...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
Can job loss result in an early end of alimony obligations?
Divorcing spouses have plenty to fight about during divorce proceedings. Often, disputes relate primarily to economic issues. People disagree over how to divide their property and financial obligations. In cases where one spouse earns far more than the other or has...
Can your spouse force you to leave the house during a divorce?
Your marriage is heading toward divorce, and your spouse has recently filed the divorce petition. This is not necessarily something that you wanted, but you know you cannot prevent a divorce from taking place. You are going to respond to the petition and move forward...
The 2 sides of child custody
When parents are going through a divorce, debates over child custody rights are fairly common. Courts often prefer to use shared custody, keeping both parents involved, but parents themselves might prefer sole custody. During these disputes, one important thing to...
3 things you should never do in a high-conflict divorce
High-conflict divorces are emotionally draining. Disagreements over custody, finances or property can escalate quickly and create lasting tension. One poor decision can make the process harder or weaken your position in court. Knowing what to avoid can help you stay...
What to do if you suspect your spouse is draining marital assets
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...
The challenges of dividing a family business in a divorce
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....
Should children decide how support is used?
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...
Why is proper communication between co-parents critical?
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...
Funding a child’s private school tuition post-divorce
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...

