Rhode Island Legal News

Expunging A DUI in Rhode Island

If you’ve ever been convicted of a DUI, you’re probably already well aware of the disadvantages of having a DUI on your record  Even if you’ve paid your debt to society through fines or community service, you can still face…

Traveling After Divorce with Kids

Everyone wants to be able to travel with their kids. Regardless if it’s just a weekend with the grandparents or a long trip to a country far away, it’s always fun to create new memories on vacation. However, if you’ve…

What is the Typical Divorce Process?

If you’re about to go through a divorce or still deciding if divorce is right for you, it’s important to understand the basic stages of the typical divorce process. When we know that a divorce is pending, understanding the different…

When Do I Need A Rhode Island Family Law Attorney?

There are a variety of different services that a family law attorney can offer. While most people assume that a Rhode Island family law attorney only handles divorce cases, they actually deal with a plethora of issues. Most people will…

What You Need To Know About Child Custody In Connecticut

Everyone knows that life is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Divorce is one of those twists that no one ever plans for. When you find your partner and decide to get married, you never really think that divorce can…

The Checklist for High Net Worth Divorces

When high profile couples go through a divorce, much of the public conversation will always turn to their finances and separation of assets. Who gets what? Is it amicable? Was there a prenuptial agreement? These and other questions were immediately…

Tips For Claiming Children On Your Tax Return

If you’re recently divorced, there’s no question your life is currently filled with major changes. Your daily tasks, schedules, and living arrangements are completely different. That list of changes will also include how you handle your 2018 taxes. Divorced parents…

10 Tips to Help the Adoption Process in Rhode Island Run Smoother

The excitement of a new family member is intoxicating. For some families, that means going through a pregnancy and having a baby. For others, it requires going through the adoption process. It can be a thrilling time, but it can…

12 Tips For Co-Parenting During the Holidays

The holidays are always a special time for celebrating with family, but if you’re recently divorced, this season can be more complicated than usual. This is especially true if you’ve begun co-parenting for the first time. It may seem unbearable…

Visitation Rights in Rhode Island

Quite often, for a variety of reasons, the courts will grant one parent sole custody if it’s in the best interest of the child. Even if sole custody is granted to one parent, the other parent is most likely given…

How To Obtain Legal Parenthood for Same-Sex Couples

Most people will say that becoming a parent is one of the proudest moments of their life. To provide love, support, and security to a child is one of the greatest gifts a human being can receive. However, for same-sex…

Tips for Surviving the Holidays After a Divorce

Many people who have gone through a divorce will dread the holidays. It’s a common reaction to this time of year. Instead of looking forward to it, you might feel anxious about navigating time with the family throughout the season….