By Evan Kirshenbaum | Published July 23, 2015 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody, child custody rhode island, child custody tips, college transition, common divorce issues, Congratulations! Your child has been accepted to college. Whether your student will live on campus or commute, divorce | Leave a comment
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Heading Off To College – Managing Your Child’s Transition
Congratulations! Your child has been accepted to college. Whether your student will live on campus or commute, you are both about to embark on a new chapter of your lives together. The transition from teenager to independent adult can be very difficult for everyone. Add in a shared custody arrangement and this time can quickly Read More
Read MoreThe Top 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Handle Your Own Divorce
You painted your kitchen, built a patio and filed your own taxes. In the age of do-it-yourself services, it’s tempting to feel like filing your own divorce papers should be considered. Following are the top reasons why you should think again: Emotions. It seems pretty straightforward, right? You’re both in agreement that divorce is the Read More
Read MoreHow Unemployment Affects Spouses Ability to Pay Alimony
In certain divorce situations, a judge may assign one spouse or another to pay alimony to the other spouse in order to help that person get back on their feet financially. It is important to realize that there are many factors involved in this arrangement, making it especially important for the spouse receiving alimony to Read More
Read MoreTeens and Visitation
If you’ve ever spent time with a teenager, I’m sure that you’ll agree that they have plenty to say on many topics. When it comes to their own custody arrangement, although they may have a strong opinion, how much say do they really have? The answer is plenty. In Rhode Island, the older the child Read More
Read MoreManaging Your Child's Digital Security Across Two Households
It seems that all children are enamored with screen time from a very early age. It was all good when it occupied a young child for a few minutes while dinner cooked or while waiting for a Doctor’s appointment. But technology has evolved. Devices now include games, music, social media, movies and more – including Read More
Read MoreSpring Celebrations – Who Foots the Bill?
It’s finally spring, and after the winter we had here in Rhode Island, the warm weather is certainly a welcome reprieve. Along with flowers budding there are many rites of passage that your teens will experience, including graduations, proms and religious celebrations such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Confirmations. Hidden in these exciting moments are significant Read More
Read MoreCustody Woes
Ludacris, the actor who stars in The Fast and the Furious, one of the most successful film franchises in history, is in the midst of a very bitter custody battle involving a former fling. The rapper/movie star was awarded custody of their one year old child after his lawyers successfully argued that he would be Read More
Read MoreDeadbeat Parents
Deadbeat parent. What is that exactly? It’s a term used frequently when people discuss an ex-spouse who doesn’t pay any money to help support the needs of the child. The exact definition of a deadbeat parent is a man or woman who has fathered or mothered a child and fails to pay child support that’s Read More
Read MorePets and Divorce
Splitsville. It’s over. I want a divorce, and I want the dog. Couples of all ages and lengths of marriages face these dreaded words every day. The present that was given with a little puppy inside wearing a big red bow, or the fluffy grey and white kitten that you rescued together from the nearest Read More
Read MoreForbes Names This As the Biggest Money Mistake Women Make in the Midst of a Divorce
Undoubtedly, beyond the emotional component, the next biggest concern for most couples considering or who are in the midst of a divorce relates to finances. So have you ever wondered what many financial and legal professionals cite as the number one mistake women make when they’re divorcing? If you’re willing to believe Forbes, that Read More
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