Family Law

You’re in a serious relationship that seems to be headed toward engagement over the holidays and marriage next year. It’s not too early to begin thinking about a prenuptial agreement. At least, it’s wise for you and your partner to be comfortable talking about...

When you get divorced, you have to divide custody of your children with your spouse. The two of you have some ability to make these decisions on your own, but the court can make a ruling if you're unable to do so. For instance, you may want sole custody, and your...

After several years, you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. A divorce is imminent and you’re feeling anxious about the outcome. Being prepared can help alleviate some of this pressure. Outlined below are a few ways that you can get ready for...

When people feel like their marriage is failing, many couples will seek out some kind of marriage counseling to help them resolve their issues. Marriage counseling can be a great way of fixing marriage when couples can’t find a middle ground to agree on.  Marriage...

A prenuptial contract is a binding agreement between the soon-to-marry-couple. This contract outlines how personal property will be separated from the marital property in the event of a divorce. Done right, a prenup agreement can avert property-related conflicts and...

Anyone who has social media has probably seen some great examples of co-parenting working well for the kids. This is an ideal model if the parents can get along and focus on raising the children. Unfortunately, emotions sometimes get in the way of this. If you and...

When deciding custody matters, the court usually puts the interests of the children first. Therefore, if the situation with either parent changes and the children are not safe, a judge can modify the custody orders to protect them under Rhode Island law. As a result,...

If you're getting divorced, one of the things that you absolutely want to do is to avoid posting about it on your social media channels. It's tempting to do this, and it may feel like the easiest way to tell people what you're going through, but putting those types of...

Rhode Island considers there are two elements to what most people call custody. First, there is physical, which is where the child lives. Second, there is legal custody. Courts most commonly award legal custody on a shared basis. They do this to allow both parents to...

Let’s be honest: Drug and alcohol addiction can ruin even the most stable relationship. It can tear a family apart. And yes, it can destroy a life. And for folks with kids, drug and alcohol addiction can complicate a child custody arrangement. The court wants what is...