There have been three notable, tragic and sad incidents of reported domestic violence and domestic abuse in Rhode Island. Each of these incidents resulted in murder. Some people ask, 'why it is so easy to get a restraining order in Rhode Island?' … [Continue reading] about Domestic Violence, Abuse and Restraining Order News
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Welfare & RI Paternity | RI will pursue Paternity For FIP Recipients
If you are receiving FIP benefits (RI Welfare) and the father is not on the child's birth certificate, then the State of Rhode Island Child Support Enforcement will pursue a Paternity action against the father's alleged biological father. If you … [Continue reading] about Welfare & RI Paternity | RI will pursue Paternity For FIP Recipients
Divorce and Family Court News
Family Court judge: R.I. needs more long-term placements for mentally ill youths. The Providence Journal reports Chief Justice Bedrosian testified in a hearing that Rhode Island does not have appropriate and proper long term residential programs for … [Continue reading] about Divorce and Family Court News
Will Judge Interview my child RE: Custody in Family Court?
RI Family Court Judges have different philosophies regarding whether they will interview children in a RI divorce, custody or visitation case. These interviews are typically in camera. In camera is a latin word for "in chambers". Some judges … [Continue reading] about Will Judge Interview my child RE: Custody in Family Court?
RI Paternity Lawyer: Does RI Have Jurisdiction for Paternity Case against Non Resident?
Rhode Island Family Court can properly exercise subject matter jurisdiction of Paternity Cases under RIGL 15-8-7 which is set forth below. If you need a paternity attorney in Rhode Island call RI paternity lawyer, David Slepkow Pursuant to 15-8-7 the … [Continue reading] about RI Paternity Lawyer: Does RI Have Jurisdiction for Paternity Case against Non Resident?