How long has it been since you terminated your marriage? Have your circumstances changed since then? While your divorce may last forever, your divorce agreement can change over time. There are many reasons to consider modifying your divorce agreement. Some examples include: a significant change in income that will impact child support or alimony payments…
Once you’ve completed the process of going through a divorce, settling on child support, and agreeing to a parenting schedule, you’d think you can finally move forward and start your new life. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. When you’re facing the frustrating reality that your ex simply won’t comply with your legally binding agreements,…
Divorce cases involving children often require a court decision regarding which parent should have physical and/or legal responsibility for a child. Whether they granted joint or sole custody, physical custody (placement) designates where the child will actually live. The parent who the child resides with most of the time(at least 51%) is considered the placement…
When it comes to grandparents’ rights, Rhode Island law can be tricky to navigate. However, grandparents do have financial, visitation, and custody rights under certain circumstances. To utilize such rights, legal assistance might be necessary to help you take action. Grandparents today are frequently faced with decisions about what is best for their grandchildren under…
With COVID-19 still posing a serious risk to health and safety, the courts, like the rest of our society, continue to adapt their procedures to minimize the risk to court workers and private citizens. The Rhode Island Family Court is no exception and is adhering to the same general guidelines as the rest of the…
Divorce takes a toll emotionally, physically, and mentally on everyone involved. It’s not uncommon for individuals going through a divorce to want to curl up in bed all day and abandon all responsibilities. As tempting as this sounds, it’s not practical. In fact, doing so can even make things worse. The first step to landing…
A father petitioning for paternity needs to have a full understanding of the legal process. Fathers who are unmarried in the Rhode Island can establish paternity in two ways. The first route is a voluntary process that utilizes a form known as a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage. This is a document signed by both the…
Many married couples live separately, even across state lines, for reasons which have nothing to do with the health of their marriage. However, when living across state lines from each other, couples may find their marriage at a crossroads and begin considering divorce. Perhaps distance has created serious problem in the relationship, or laid bare…
The Basics When beginning the divorce process in Rhode Island, it is important to determine whether the divorce is contested or uncontested? In answering this question, a party can gain a better understanding of what awaits them in the legal system as they begin this difficult process. Contested or Uncontested? The question of whether a…
Children are more intuitive than we give them credit. Divorce takes a toll on every member of the family, but it’s essential to make sure the children understand that the end of your marriage is not the end of the parent-child relationship. Have an Open Discussion Before sitting down with your child to announce the…
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