Navigating parenting time after a separation or divorce can be challenging. In Rhode Island, the courts prioritize the child's best interests when determining custody and visitation schedules. Whether you are working on a parenting plan, seeking modifications to an existing…
In a recent Ted Radio Hour podcast I listened to, a scientist said something I have been giving a lot of thought. She said that the more beautiful the male peacock is, the more he preens about during the “dating…
If you are hiring an attorney for the first time you will want to be well-educated about how your money is going to be spent and how long you should expect it to last. Everyone is on a budget after…
Falling behind on child support can have serious financial and legal consequences in Rhode Island. Whether you’ve lost a job, faced unexpected medical expenses, or experienced a misunderstanding about payments, it’s important to understand how child support arrears work and…
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…
We are hiring a junior associate attorney. Here's why: I haven't been on vacation since my honeymoon. My daughter suddenly seems a lot taller. The hairs in my beard are going grey, then white, then falling out. I think all…
As Family Courts throughout the country remain overrun with never-ending caseload and conflict, it is the obligation of any modern parent to take proper precautions for themselves and their families ahead of time. Should the nuptials run dry. Understanding that…
A visibly upset Mother pleaded with the judge this morning to allow payment of child support with organic fruits and vegetables. She was frantically twirling her hair around her finger while she made this argument. Why does it have to…
It was during my fifth meeting with a certain client that I noticed he had a massive book under his armpit with the tips of the pages all glossed. I could not see the binding. My guess was that he…
Married couples who are weighing the pros and cons of divorce should first be fully educated as to the alternatives, namely, legal separation, annulment, or the timely but totally “accidental” death of their beloved spouse. R.I. being puritanical does not…