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Alimony can be one of the most stressful elements of divorce negotiations. Typically, the courts only award alimony in cases where the need of one spouse is evident and the other has the ability to pay. Alimony payments allow someone to improve their economic...
Your child may refuse to go to the other parent's house for different reasons, perhaps they have not yet made friends in the new neighborhood or are tired of moving between two homes. This can be challenging because while you want your child to be happy, you have a...
Either parent can request a child support modification in Rhode Island. If you can no longer afford to pay the court-ordered child support payments, it may be time to ask the court to decrease your amount. Here are five circumstances that may call for this: 1. A...
In Rhode Island, marital property is equitably distributed during divorce. This means that while the property may not be split 50-50, the distribution aims to be fair and just. Commingling refers to the situation where one spouse’s separate property becomes mixed with...
Religious beliefs are intensely personal, and even married couples can vary greatly in their practices. Conflicts can arise, however, when co-parents are divorced and one co-parent suddenly adopts a new religion, develops a greater fervor for their existing faith or...
There is a lot of information out there about alimony, also known as spousal support, but much of it is wrong. These misconceptions often lead to confusion and misinformation about alimony despite its importance during separation or divorce. Understanding the truth...
Divorces between individuals who earned higher levels of income throughout a marriage tend to be more complicated than divorces among lower-income couples. After all, those who have accumulated substantial resources have more details to address in their divorce...
Custody cases can be complicated, even in relatively simple divorce proceedings. Generally, the courts in Rhode Island prefer both parents to be actively involved in the upbringing of the child. Parents are often able to negotiate a custody agreement that works, and...
The divorce process is full of legal nooks and crooks, all aimed at securing a fair outcome for both parties involved. In Rhode Island, a pendente lite motion can be filed during divorce proceedings to address urgent issues that need immediate resolution before the...
Birdnesting, an innovative co-parenting arrangement, is gaining traction among separating and divorcing parents who are seeking to minimize disruption in their children's lives. This approach involves the children staying in the family home while the parents alternate...
