Rhode Island Legal Blog
Different Costs of Divorce
One of the first considerations of a divorce is cost. Most people realize that getting a divorce is going to be a costly matter because of having to hire a lawyer, but there are more costs involved than legal costs…
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Going through a divorce can be an emotional and complicated time. It can be hard to predict your future or find stable ground when you’re unsure how your divorce will carry out. However, knowing the right questions to ask before…
Splitting Debt in a Divorce
If debt wasn’t an issue for you or your spouse in a divorce, consider yourself quite lucky. The simple truth is that most Americans are in some form of debt. It’s incredibly common for two people to enter and subsequently…
Choosing Your Ideal Divorce Lawyer in RI
How to Chose the Ideal Divorce Lawyer When you decide to hire an attorney for your divorce in ri, there are some things you should consider. The first thing to think about is that you need to be realistic in…
Questions An LGBT Attorney Will Ask Before Your Divorce
Divorce and Custody Battles for LGBT People Require Gay-Friendly LawyersContentsDivorce and Custody Battles for LGBT People Require Gay-Friendly LawyersWhen Did You Get Together?Did You Sign a Prenup?Are You Both Legal Parents?Rhode Island LGBT Attorney Susan Perkins Divorce is a stressful…
Planning For Divorce In Rhode Island
Susan T. Perkins, Esq., Can Help You In The Process of Planning for Divorce in Rhode Island Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful things in your life, and we certainly don’t envy those who have…
Child Custody Tips for Dads
The divorce process is extremely difficult for anyone that’s going through it. These hard times usually cause a person to react in ways that negatively affect the case. Be aware that before court proceedings the court will review and evaluate…
COVID-19 Update – RI, MA and CT Courts
The Rhode Island Courts are closed until at least 5/17/20 per Governor Raimondo. The Courts are open for emergencies only, like restraining order cases, and custody issues. The Massachusetts and Connecticut Courts are closed until further notice, but are hearing…
Same-Sex Divorce With Children Involved
If you or anyone you know has ever gotten a divorce you are aware that the situation can have an even more severe impact if children are involved. Whether the children feel that they are losing their mother or their father it…
What is a Common Law Marriage?
In the legal world, there are many issues that remain in a gray area. Common Law marriage is one such issue. While some states allow it, others don’t. And every state handles the issue differently. Understanding common law marriage is…
Marijuana DUI: The Burden of Proof
All DUIs are not the same. Proving an alcohol-involved DUI is as simple as submitting a blood test or breathalyzer to the court. However, a marijuana-involved DUI is a different process. Proving that a driver’s ability was compromised by marijuana…
Variations in Prenup Laws
Marriage and divorce law are complex issues. Although a prenup agreement should make the process of marriage and divorce easier, it sometimes adds to the confusion. Find out how prenuptial agreements vary according to situations. Before you get a prenup,…