A Rhode Island divorce attorney with 27 years of experience representing clients in Providence Family Court authors this post about the "automatic orders in divorce cases." Below you will find a copy of Rhode Island General law 15-5-14.1. This … [Continue reading] about Automatic Court Financial Restraining Orders in Rhode Island Divorce
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D’onfrio Decision Limits Power of Guardian Ad Litem in RI Custody Cases
The seminal case in Rhode Island concerning a guardian ad litem in Rhode Island family Court is Donofrio v Donofrio, 738 A.2d 1081 (R.I. 1999) The Rhode Island Supreme Court gave wide discretion to the trial judge to appoint a Guardian ad Litem in … [Continue reading] about D’onfrio Decision Limits Power of Guardian Ad Litem in RI Custody Cases
Property Distribution in RI | Marriage is an Economic Partnership
In Rhode Island marriage is an economic partnership. In Stanzler v. Stanzler and Allard v Allard the Rhode Island Supreme Court set forth the theory that underlies the Rhode Island equitable distribution statute. The equitable division statute … [Continue reading] about Property Distribution in RI | Marriage is an Economic Partnership
Custody: 20 Dumb Mistakes to Avoid, to Win Your Case!
In my 27 years as a Child Custody Lawyer in Rhode Island Family Court, I have seen many mothers and fathers make dumb decisions during the course of divorce or custodial proceedings. Prevailing in your Rhode Island child custody battle may be more … [Continue reading] about Custody: 20 Dumb Mistakes to Avoid, to Win Your Case!
The Parenting Time Exchange- when Court Order Meets WWF Wrestling
The parties attended their RI Family Court hearing and a visitation schedule was established with help from the judge. The parties agreed to joint custody and child support. Everything is now on paper in a court order signed by the judge and entered … [Continue reading] about The Parenting Time Exchange- when Court Order Meets WWF Wrestling