With spring break approaching and then summer not too far behind, newly-separated or divorced parents may be dreading spending time away from their kids while they're off making memories with their other parent. Vacations make up some of our best memories -- both as...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
A spouse’s spending habits can lead to divorce
Differences in attitudes and behavior when it comes to money are among the greatest sources of tension in many marriages, whether a couple has limited assets or considerable ones. It's important for couples to have some frank discussions about money before they marry...
Do you understand parenting time interference?
If you and your child's other parent face difficulty sharing custody, you are far from the first parents to experience this struggle. Even healthy, caring individuals who want to work together to create a good life for the child they both love find the process of...
Don’t assume that you don’t need a prenup
Although prenuptial agreements are becoming more common, many people still think that unless they have significant assets going into a marriage, they don't need one. That's why we want to discuss a few scenarios where those who don't have a lot of money when they wed...
The importance of creating new ‘holidays’ to share with your kids
For children of divorce and their parents, major holidays can be among the most difficult times of the year. Often, children spend major holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving with just one parent, which can be bittersweet for them and sad for the parent who isn't...
How do judges divide up assets during a divorce in Rhode Island?
When a couple divorces in Rhode Island, all marital property is divided according to equitable division rules. This means that a judge will largely base their decision about how to divide up property between you and your ex by taking into consideration what they deem...
What not to include in a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are becoming an increasingly common part of wedding planning for couples of all ages and income levels. They can help delineate what is separate property going into and during a marriage and help both spouses ensure a fair settlement should the...
The ramifications of failing to pay child support
Child support is based on a binding court order. It's not something parents do to be kind to their kids or to help out an ex. As such, they can't stop paying simply because they don't want to or because they failed to save up enough money after other expenses. It's a...
3 options for dealing with your house in a divorce
Divorce is often incredibly complicated. For instance, you and your future ex-husband will have to work out a custody arrangement for your children, negotiate over your marital assets and divide the debt the two of you accumulated during your marriage. One of the...
New tax law affects alimony payments
The new tax law was signed in late December 2017 and will affect taxpayers both positively and negatively in 2018. For those who go through a divorce in the coming year, one change is worth noting before filing taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminates many itemized...

