Family Law

Managing child support obligations can create stress for parents during family transitions. How can parents safeguard their legal standing while fulfilling their financial duties? Pitfalls that can undermine financial standing Parents may make costly errors when...

Questions about missing money or property add another layer of uncertainty to an already difficult divorce. If the numbers do not add up, the legal process offers tools for building a fuller financial picture before the court addresses property division. Locating...

Divorce changes life for your entire family, and your child may face unique challenges during the transition. Even if ending your marriage is the right decision, your child may feel uncertain about what comes next. As you navigate this transition, responding to your...

If you are considering divorce, one of the first questions to answer is whether you meet the legal requirements to file. Every state has residency rules that determine where a divorce case can begin. Understanding Rhode Island's residency requirements can help you...

When you are navigating custody matters in Rhode Island, understanding the distinction between legal and physical custody can help you make more informed decisions about your family's future. These two types of custody address different aspects of parenting, and...

Ending a marriage when you have children often brings two deeply connected concerns to the surface: where a child will live and how their needs will be met. Child custody and child support rarely exist in isolation. Courts, parents and attorneys must weigh finances,...

Today's families look different than they did a generation ago. Women can climb corporate ladders while men can nurture children at home. These role reversals reflect a society that values flexibility over outdated norms. Perhaps your story mirrors this shift. Your...

Co-parenting can be a particularly complicated affair when a child is still breastfeeding. Infants have unique needs, and feeding schedules often dictate much of a parent’s daily routine. When parents separate during this time, creating a parenting plan that supports...

Fathers often feel disadvantaged when they’re addressing family law issues. They may be unfamiliar with their rights and may have heard many discouraging stories. For example, unmarried fathers often believe that they have limited rights regarding their children. They...

People preparing for divorce often don't quite know what to expect. There are many exaggerated and inaccurate stories shared on social media for clout. Those stories don't necessarily have a basis in reality. Even when they do, they may involve people who live in a...