Family Law

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...

The holidays may emphasize that you should be in a happy family, but if you and your spouse are considering a divorce, that’s likely just not how you feel right now. You may both feel that it’s best to wait until the holidays are through before you divorce, but in...

While it is you that is getting a divorce, it will affect your children’s lives too. When working out what to say, you need to look at it from their point of view. How will your divorce affect them? Whatever led to the break up of your marriage has passed. Your...

You and your spouse likely saved up for all kinds of things during your marriage – a new car, your first home, your kids’ education and more. However, most people don’t think about saving up for your divorce. Whether you’re considering telling your spouse you want a...

People sometimes assume that divorce mostly happens to young couples, perhaps because it doesn’t take that long to figure out you’ve made a mistake. In the first couple years of marriage, you’re going to realize that it’s time to end things. On the other hand, once...

Children are usually resilient, but parents must carefully consider how much change their kids go through during a divorce. Parents must find ways to help their children reduce their stress and anxiety so that they can feel better in both homes. You have to think...