One of the most underestimated risks divorcing couples may face is getting hung up on property matters. Fights over marital property can become volatile, and often, neither spouse knows why they argue so aggressively. This is the insidious nature of an emotionally...
Month: October 2023
2 ways your work schedule may affect child custody decisions
All states, including Rhode Island, recognize that quality time spent with each parent benefits the children of divorce. As such, courts strive to create or approve a plan that gives children ample contact with both parents. Most family court judges rely on a legal...
How can older adults in Rhode Island pay for nursing home care?
Older adults in Rhode Island often aspire to live independently as long as possible. Those who have plans to age in place might make their homes more accessible and tap into their local community for support as they age. However, those who live particularly long and...
Estate planning: What are your advance directive options?
Are you worried about what might happen to you if you become too ill or injured to guide your own medical care? Many people mistakenly believe they can do nothing to participate in their health care in these cases. All U.S. states have advance directive laws...