In the case of Cesar Tamayo v .Paula Arroyo The Rhode Island Supreme Court reaffirmed the Rhode Island Child Support Guidelines by defining that a parents income for "child support purposes" includes: “[I]ncludes, but is not limited to, income … [Continue reading] about RI Supreme Court Defines Income For Child Support Purposes
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90 Day Waiting Period Before Final Judgment of Divorce
In Rhode Island the Final Judgment of Divorce can not be entered until the 91st day after the Nominal Divorce Hearing or Rhode Island Divorce Trial. The Parties remain legally married during the 91 day period until Final Judgment of Divorce actually … [Continue reading] about 90 Day Waiting Period Before Final Judgment of Divorce
RI Law: “Family Court Shall seek to reconcile the Parties”* (but Never tries)
Rhode Island General Law 8-10-5 mandates that the Rhode Island Family Court seek to reconcile the parties and re-establish "friendly family relations". This Statute was enacted in 1961. It was a different time and a different era in 1961. This RI … [Continue reading] about RI Law: “Family Court Shall seek to reconcile the Parties”* (but Never tries)
RI Family Court Prohibited from Granting Visitation To Parent who Murders other Parent Unless Child Consents
§ 15-5-24.5 Court ordered visitation rights to certain persons convicted of first degree murder – Prohibited. – No court shall make an order providing visitation rights to a parent who has been convicted of murder in the first degree of … [Continue reading] about RI Family Court Prohibited from Granting Visitation To Parent who Murders other Parent Unless Child Consents
RI Unenforced Law: Criminal Offense to not support Destitute Parents
It is a Criminal offense in Rhode Island to not support a destitute Parent. I have never seen this law Enforced. Is it a good idea to have RI Criminal laws which are not enforced? Review this RI Law, 15-10-1 below: § 15-10-1 Penalty for … [Continue reading] about RI Unenforced Law: Criminal Offense to not support Destitute Parents