Divorce is never easy, even in the most amicable situations. Allegations of infidelity can add an extra layer of turmoil. In Rhode Island, adultery can have potential implications on property and financial matters during a divorce. While the state follows equitable...
Rhode Island Family Law Blog
How do you divide international assets in Rhode Island divorces?
Divorce is a challenging journey, and when it involves assets spread across the globe, the process becomes even more intricate. Picture this: You have built a life together, investing in a vacation home in Italy, maintaining a Swiss bank account or perhaps owning...
New Rhode Island law considers best interests of pets in divorce
This year, Rhode Island became one of a growing number of states that are directing courts to treat companion animals as something more than property when determining their future after divorce. This is crucial for couples who aren’t able to work out a “custody”...
Why do couples need professional property valuation before divorce?
Couples preparing for divorce sometimes rush through the property division process. They compromise more than they should in some cases, leading to an unfair outcome. Their hopes of completing the process as quickly as possible or their desire to minimize costs can...
Is your toddler really saying whom they want to live with?
While a court might approve a plan where a toddler splits their time evenly between homes, it’s more likely that a young child ends up spending more time in one home. A court may see it as giving the child more stability that way. It may not be practical for one...
4 questions to ask when making custody plans
If you and your co-parent are discussing a child custody arrangement, it may help to prepare some talking points in advance. Here are a few questions to ask yourself that could affect your child custody arrangement: 1. How often can you see your child? As a parent,...
How co-parenting apps can help with custody
Apps have changed almost every area of life, and this includes child custody. There are many co-parting apps out there, with Our Family Wizard, Coparently and Talking Parents being just some of the more recognizable brands. Parents are increasingly starting to take...
What happens to the family business in a divorce?
Divorcing couples in Rhode Island often face complex challenges, especially when it comes to dividing a family business. Rhode Island is an equitable distribution state, meaning that marital assets, including businesses, are divided fairly, though not necessarily...
How divorce can affect kids at the beginning of the school year
Divorce can be a challenging experience for families, especially when it coincides with significant life transitions like the start of a new school year. Children can struggle in unique ways at this time of year because this period marks a time of significant...
Are social media affairs really cheating?
What makes a relationship these days? What is cheating? More and more couples are finding that they’re confronted by this question when it comes to “internet affairs,” even when the activity never turns physical. Social media has become an integral part of human life,...

