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. ...
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 ...
Challenges Faced By Same Sex Couple Adoption
Gay rights have come leaps and bounds over the last couple of decades, but one area that lags is adoption. Adopting a child is by no means an easy process even for heterosexual couples, but same-sex ...
Tips For Claiming Children On Your Tax Return After Divorce
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Marital Property In Connecticut
Divorce can be difficult, but with the right plan, things can be as painless as possible. One way to accomplish that is to be as knowledgeable as possible about marital property in Connecticut. What ...
5 Facts About the Mediation Process in Rhode Island
When a married couple is going through a divorce, a lot of emotions and feelings are flying around. It is one of the most challenging times in anyone's life and can lead to extended conflict. The ...
What Needs to Be Done to Protect Parenting Rights of Same-Sex Couples
When same-sex marriage became legal in June of 2015, the majority of America sighed in relief. It was a very exciting time for our country. Finally, gay marriage was seen as a legal right in all 50 ...
Visitation 101: What Noncustodial Parents Need to Know
Noncustodial parents in Rhode Island may feel confused about their rights and responsibilities when it comes to childcare and parenting. When relationships end and children are involved, it is ...