A Rhode Island divorce attorney with extensive experience in Providence Family Court discusses what constitutes marital property in RI. This article also explains Rhode Island divorce law concerning what is not marital property and thus not subject … [Continue reading] about What is Marital Property Subject to Equitable Distribution?
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Why is there a 3 month Waiting Period to Enter Final Judgment?
In a Rhode Island divorce, the final judgment of divorce may not be entered until three months after the nominal divorce trial. It is a common misconception that you have to wait 90 days after the nominal divorce to enter final judgment. The law … [Continue reading] about Why is there a 3 month Waiting Period to Enter Final Judgment?
Beware of Damaging Social Media Posts in Divorce & Custody Cases
Do not post inappropriate content on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (NOW X) or social networks. Inappropriate posts may indicate that you are an unfit parent, abuse drugs or alcohol or otherwise not acting in the best interest of your child. The other … [Continue reading] about Beware of Damaging Social Media Posts in Divorce & Custody Cases
Do Mothers Always get Custody of Young Children?
Is the "Tender Years Doctrine" really dead in Rhode Island? The tender years doctrine is an outdated legal theory that while the children are young they should be placed with their mother. The tender years doctrine is NOT the law in RI, now. If you … [Continue reading] about Do Mothers Always get Custody of Young Children?
Child Support RI | Payment Instructions and Address
If you are legally obligated to make your Child Support payments through the state of Rhode Island (child support RI), then all checks or money orders must be made payable to the: "Rhode Island Family Court" Send the RI child support payments to … [Continue reading] about Child Support RI | Payment Instructions and Address