By Evan Kirshenbaum | Published December 9, 2015 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: child custody, child custody rhode island, passports | Leave a comment
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Planning An International Trip This Year? Every Child Needs A Passport
A passport is a ticket to adventure, a world of travel or the key to visiting family or friends abroad, but in recent years, this critical document is not an easy one to obtain, especially for children under the age of 16. The application process takes time, and if you are a parent in the Read More
Read MoreTaking Awkward Family Gatherings to a New Level
As Rhode Islanders, we may be tempted to think, “That would never happen here”, when hearing about a recent high profile case where an aunt sued her nephew for an overzealous hug. Talk about awkward family gatherings! Although certainly providing good fodder for comedians and dinner party chatter, there is an important lesson to learn Read More
Read MoreWhat Constitutes Grounds for Divorce in Rhode Island?
There are many factors to consider when making the decision to end a marriage; one which may be to determine if there are sufficient legal grounds or not. Since 2010, all 50 states in our country, including Rhode Island, recognize no-fault divorce grounds, which means that all you need to do is state formally that Read More
Read MoreHow Adoption Will Affect Your Rhode Island Tax Bill
The ins and outs of adopting a child are many, and the decision to adopt a child will certainly affect family finances, but how about your tax bill? This is a detailed area and one that should be discussed with a tax professional, but I do get many questions from clients during the adoption process, Read More
Read MoreParenting Plans, Review Early and Often to Prevent Holiday Frustration
If you’re reading this, then you are involved in a custody arrangement at some level. As the fall season progresses, it’s natural for our minds to leap forward to the upcoming holiday season. Maybe it’s a vision of how the day will be spent with your child, or perhaps you are on the hunt for Read More
Read MoreStepparent Adoption, How Involved is it?
When marriage occurs with children involved, there are many situations to consider. If the child’s other biological parent is not involved in the child’s life, one consideration may be that the stepparent chooses to adopt the child. In many instances, this can be an easier adoption process than others as the observation and reporting processes Read More
Read MoreImportant Legal Documents Every Rhode Island Resident Should Have
Tragic accidents, illness, death and dying – not exactly the topics that any of us care to discuss around the family table. Without doubt, it’s uncomfortable to think about a time when we may be unable to care for ourselves, make sound decisions, or even die prematurely. In addition, it’s difficult to broach these subjects Read More
Read MoreCousins and Custody Arrangements, Maintaining Relationships
Custody Battles can be extremely difficult. The most important concern is that of the child or children in question, but what about extended family? What are the rights of extended family to continue to develop relationships and spend time with the child? There are many situations where grandparents, aunts and uncles are primary caregivers to Read More
Read MoreThe Adoption Process
When considering adoption, there are many facets to explore. The emotional readiness of you and your family, the financial commitment of raising a child and legal implications, to name a few. I address some of these aspects in past articles which can be accessed here in our Blog archives. Once these topics have been explored Read More
Read MoreConsidering Divorce? What Happens to the Business?
There comes a time when divorce becomes more common to your thinking than staying together. For additional thoughts on how to know if divorce is the right option for you, read my blog on the Five Signs That it’s Time to Contact a Divorce Attorney. If you’ve come to terms with the fact that divorce Read More
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