What Do Rhode Island Courts Consider Income When Calculating Child Support?
- posted: Nov. 16, 2021
- Child Support
One of the largest financial impacts that divorce has is the assignment of child support, a regular payment designed to see that a child's needs are met despite their parents Read More
When Can I Ask the RI Family Court to Modify My Child Support?
- posted: Apr. 25, 2021
- Child Support
Child support is one of those family law issues that often stirs up acrimony between the two parents. The paying parent often resents handing over that check each month, feeling Read More
Calculating Child Support in Rhode Island
- posted: Jul. 23, 2020
- Child Support
When a couple divorces, there are many issues that need to be resolved related to their children’s care. These issues include child custody, parenting time, and child support. Child support Read More
Your Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support, Now What?
- posted: Nov. 19, 2018
- Family Law,  Child Support
The holidays are rapidly approaching. With this season comes the universal idea that everyone should be happy, grateful and fulfilled. If you’ve lived through the holidays, you know that this Read More
The Legal Implications of Adoption
- posted: Aug. 06, 2015
- Child Support,  Adoption
Bringing a child into your life can enrich and reward in many ways. Unfortunately, the process can be quite taxing and take a very long time. There are many aspects Read More
Spring Celebrations – Who Foots the Bill?
- posted: May 21, 2015
- Family Law,  Divorce,  Child Support
It’s finally spring, and after the winter we had here in Rhode Island, the warm weather is certainly a welcome reprieve. Along with flowers budding there are many rites of Read More
Deadbeat Parents
- posted: Apr. 17, 2015
- Family Law,  Child Support
Deadbeat parent. What is that exactly? It’s a term used frequently when people discuss an ex-spouse who doesn’t pay any money to help support the needs of the child. The Read More
Handling Back-to-School Season in the Midst of a Divorce
- posted: Aug. 27, 2014
- Family Law,  Divorce,  Child Custody,  Child Support
Back-to-school time is hectic and stressful enough on its own—and it becomes even more overwhelming when it hits in the midst of a divorce. If you’re a parent who’s right in Read More
"Uncoupling:" Are Couples Taking a Page out of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Book?
- posted: Jul. 08, 2014
- Divorce,  Child Custody,  Child Support
While it may not always be the best idea to follow the lead of millionaire celebrities, it seems that’s just what some couples are now doing when facing divorce. Recently, A-lister Read More
Creating an Effective Parenting Plan After Divorce
- posted: Jun. 30, 2014
- Divorce,  Child Custody,  Child Support
When you hear about custody battles amidst a divorce, you don’t often hear about a parenting plan, yet it’s the most central component of an effective custody agreement. The parenting plan Read More
How Long Does Child Support Last in Rhode Island?
- posted: May 19, 2014
- Child Support
If you are facing divorce and you have children, you are likely most concerned about child custody and child support decisions. These two matters can be highly emotional and hotly Read More
Minimizing Trauma: How to Help Your Kids Deal with Divorce
- posted: Apr. 29, 2014
- Divorce,  Child Custody,  Child Support
Divorce is an extremely painful and traumatic time for everyone involved, and in particular the children. In many cases, parents are probably doing what’s best for their children by divorcing, but Read More
Preparing for an Initial Consultation: What to Discuss with Your Divorce Lawyer
- posted: Apr. 15, 2014
- Family Law,  Divorce,  Child Custody,  Child Support
When you finally come to the conclusion that divorce is a necessary step in your life, your emotions are likely all over the place. For some people, it may be Read More
Can I Modify My Rhode Island Child Support Order?
- posted: Jan. 19, 2014
- Family Law,  Child Support
Most court orders are final, but divorce decrees are a unique type of court order. The family courts understand that, as the years pass after your marriage ends, your life Read More
The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem
- posted: Dec. 10, 2013
- Child Support
Divorces often become very emotional and heated, and children are often harmed as a result. Fortunately, Rhode Island is a state that takes children’s protection very seriously. What is a guardian Read More
Child Support May Not End at Age 18 When Special Needs Children Are Involved
- posted: Nov. 26, 2013
- Child Support
Roughly 14 percent of children in the United States have some type of disability. These conditions, typically referred to as special needs, can range from mild disorders such as ADD Read More