By Evan Kirshenbaum | Published November 4, 2013 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: alimony, divorce lawyers, special circumstances and alimony, spousal support | Leave a comment
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Obtaining Alimony Under Special Circumstances
In Rhode Island, alimony awards are quite limited and designed to provide short-term support to allow the recipient spouse to become financially independent and self-sufficient after divorce. Since state law requires the family court judge to review a number of factors before determining whether one spouse qualifies for alimony payments from the other spouse, obtaining Read More
Read MoreHow Is Paternity Established Under Rhode Island Law?
More than 50 percent of children born in Rhode Island do not have the name of their father listed on the birth certificate. Establishing paternity is the legal process of identifying the father of a child born to unmarried parents. Under Rhode Island law, parents can establish paternity in several ways, including: Voluntary acknowledge at Read More
Read MoreRhode Island Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage — and Divorce
When same-sex marriage became legal in Rhode Island on August 1, 2013, so did same-sex divorce. Although same-sex couples have the same legal protections now as heterosexual couples, they do confront special concerns during divorce. One gay couple married in Massachusetts in 2008 before moving to Rhode Island. They separated in 2011 but could not Read More
Read MoreIs My Restraining Order Still Effective If I Leave Rhode Island?
Restraining orders are an effective way to protect victims of domestic violence from further abuse. However, what happens if you leave the state of Rhode Island? In most cases, a Rhode Island restraining order will still protect you if you travel to another state. Under the Violence Against Women Act, protection orders must be recognized Read More
Read MoreAdoption Options in Rhode Island
Deciding to adopt a child is a huge and exciting endeavor. People adopt children for many reasons – they are unable to conceive, they are the child’s relative or they are child’s stepparent. In tragic circumstances, the child’s parent may be unable to care for the child or may have passed away. In any event, Read More
Read MoreWhat is a Pleading in a Rhode Island Divorce Case?
When you are filing for divorce, you may encounter some unfamiliar legal terms. Laypeople often find themselves confused about certain terminology, such as the word “pleading.” A pleading is a formal written statement that initiates a legal case and establishes the issues that must be decided by the court. If you are planning on filing Read More
Read MoreHow to Obtain a Quick Divorce
When a couple decides to dissolve a marriage, it could be a year before the divorce is actually finalized. In contested divorces in which couples have high assets, children and property, these cases may end up in a lengthy trial. However, with the help of a Rhode Island alimony lawyer, you can be on your Read More
Read MoreCan I Resolve My Divorce Without Going to Court?
In Rhode Island, you must attend a minimum of one court hearing when filing for divorce. However, during an uncontested divorce, you might only need to attend that first hearing. To begin the process, submit a complaint and all the appropriate documentation to the family court clerk. Have a Providence family law lawyer assist you Read More
Read MoreWhen You Need A Divorce Modification
The day your divorce decree is finalized, you may believe you are done with family court proceedings. However, what if your life circumstances change and you can no longer meet your obligations under your decree? A Rhode Island divorce modification attorney can help you seek to alter the terms of your final order, so it Read More
Read MoreIs Rhode Island a No Fault Divorce State?
Yes, Rhode Island is a no fault divorce state. This means parties do not have to provide “grounds” for divorce. Either spouse can file for divorce simply because the marriage did not work out, or in legalese “irreconcilable differences.” Alternatively, you can file for a no fault divorce if you have lived apart for three Read More
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