Can a parent with physical custody of a child in Rhode Island waive RI child support? The short answer is yes. However, the Providence Family Court will typically leave child support open so that the custodial parent can change their decision at any … [Continue reading] about Can a Custodial Parent Waive Child Support?
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Random thoughts of a RI Family Court, custody and divorce attorney
A Rhode Island child custody lawyer and RI divorce attorney discusses numerous tips and advice concerning how to behave during the Providence Family Court process. Tips and advice by a RI divorce lawyer Cover your tattoos during your divorce … [Continue reading] about Random thoughts of a RI Family Court, custody and divorce attorney
Distinction: Joint Custody & Sole Custody – Crucial & Meaningless
Let’s start with the central premise concerning child custody in Rhode Island. When a child is born and the father is on the birth certificate, the parties automatically have joint custody of that child. The modern trend in Rhode Island Family Court … [Continue reading] about Distinction: Joint Custody & Sole Custody – Crucial & Meaningless
10 Rhode Island Child Custody and Divorce Tips
A Rhode Island child custody attorney sets forth 10 important divorce and custody tips to help clients navigate through the complex process of Providence Family Court. Important Family Court tips: Never make negative or disparaging remarks about … [Continue reading] about 10 Rhode Island Child Custody and Divorce Tips
If you play near the fire you may get pushed in!
There is the old adage- People in glass houses should not throw stones. When it comes to Rhode Island Family Court, I go one step farther and state "If you play near the fire you may get pushed in!" Risk taking in Family Court "Jane" lives with her … [Continue reading] about If you play near the fire you may get pushed in!