How Is a Business Valued During a Rhode Island Divorce?
- posted: Jan. 06, 2014
- Divorce
Property division is often one of the most contentious issues in a Rhode Island divorce. The process becomes even more complex when one or both of the spouses own a Read More
Keeping a Family Business Intact During a Divorce
- posted: Dec. 24, 2013
- Divorce
If you have spent years building your family business, the last thing you want is for it to be decimated during your divorce. There is no doubt that divorces can Read More
Parental Relocation & Child Custody Matters
- posted: Dec. 19, 2013
- Family Law,  Child Custody
If you are divorced with children, it can be difficult when you or your ex-spouse wants to move out-of-state with your children. If you are facing this situation, it is 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
What Happens to My Retirement Accounts When I Get Divorced?
- posted: Dec. 03, 2013
- Divorce
Once you have made the difficult decision to divorce, one of the most important decisions you face is how to divide the marital property, including pension and retirement benefits. These 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
Can A Contract Save Your Relationship?
- posted: Nov. 19, 2013
- Family Law
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties who plan on getting married. This type of agreement helps prevent time-consuming and expensive disputes, should the parties separate and get Read More
Dividing Your Child’s Time During the Holiday Season
- posted: Nov. 12, 2013
- Child Custody
While many think of the holiday season as a time for family, in the case of divorce, holidays can add an extra layer of stress. Deciding issues like where your Read More
City of Cranston Lawsuit Seeks to Recoup Water Treatment Expenses
- posted: Nov. 07, 2013
- Civil Law
The Rhode Island central landfill has not paid the City of Cranston its fair share for the processing and treatment of its wastewater cost for years. Liquid runoff from the Read More
Obtaining Alimony Under Special Circumstances
- posted: Nov. 04, 2013
- Divorce
In Rhode Island, alimony awards are quite limited and designed to provide short-term support to allow the recipient spouse to become financially independent and self-sufficient after divorce. Since state law Read More
How Is Paternity Established Under Rhode Island Law?
- posted: Oct. 26, 2013
- Family Law
More than 50 percent of children born in Rhode Island do not have the name of their father listed on the birth certificate. Establishing paternity is the legal process of Read More
Rhode Island Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage — and Divorce
- posted: Oct. 22, 2013
- Divorce
When same-sex marriage became legal in Rhode Island on August 1, 2013, so did same-sex divorce. Although same-sex couples have the same legal protections now as heterosexual couples, they do Read More
Is My Restraining Order Still Effective If I Leave Rhode Island?
- posted: Sep. 26, 2013
- Domestic Violence
Restraining orders are an effective way to protect victims of domestic violence from further abuse. However, what happens if you leave the state of Rhode Island? In most cases, a Rhode Read More
Adoption Options in Rhode Island
- posted: Jun. 12, 2013
- Family Law
Deciding to adopt a child is a huge and exciting endeavor. People adopt children for many reasons – they are unable to conceive, they are the child’s relative or they Read More
What is a Pleading in a Rhode Island Divorce Case?
- posted: May 10, 2013
- Family Law,  Divorce
When you are filing for divorce, you may encounter some unfamiliar legal terms. Laypeople often find themselves confused about certain terminology, such as the word “pleading.” A pleading is a Read More
How to Obtain a Quick Divorce
- posted: Apr. 12, 2013
- Family Law,  Divorce
When a couple decides to dissolve a marriage, it could be a year before the divorce is actually finalized. In contested divorces in which couples have high assets, children and Read More