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What IS a Guardianship?

Many parents (natural, foster, and adoptive) can become confused about what a "Guardianship" is in the Rhode Island Family Court. When a child is placed into DCYF custody in The State of Rhode Island, the Family Court judge assigned to…

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Snippets from Family Court (overdose)

Judge: Good morning, parents.  It seems your children were removed from your care after an overdose. Attorney: Ridiculous.  We demand immediate reunification! Judge: No one demands anything in my Courtroom. Attorney: nonetheless. Social worker: The mother overdosed on Narcan.  We…

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Divorce Without an Attorney

Will you be able to divorce without having to hire (or worse) talk to an attorney?  Are you that lucky?  Maybe, maybe not ... ?! Here are some thoughts for my pro-se Divorce-I-Y’ers. As ever, I practice in teeny little…

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Listen (a rant)

Can I be candid with you a moment; I need you to listen carefully. No?  I will anyway.  You need it! You are a poor listener. I will never in a million light years understand why, when someone calls my…

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The Family Court Chambers Conference

The Family Court chambers conference is a unique instrument that can be of exceptional benefit to you, your family, and your case if used correctly. During your Family Court appearance, you will notice at the calendar call that the attorneys…

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Fired in Family Court

When a Family Court attorney fires her client – or is fired by her client – the relationship lives on as some kind of radioactive toxic zombie, shambling forward on pleadings, phone calls and court appearances.  It is not ……

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I Need My Judge to Know…

Something to know before you stroll into the Rhode Island Family Court for your date with a judge.  You will see misery, crying, screaming, and a fist fight.  You will see a couple get into a fight and then make-up…

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