In Rhode Island, the concept of common law marriage is recognized, though it is often misunderstood by many. Unlike traditional marriage, which requires a formal ceremony and a marriage license, common law marriage can arise from the behavior and intent…
Don’t ask if your child can speak to the judge. Your child doesn’t want to talk to your judge and your judge doesn’t want to have to talk to your child. Don’t put your kid in a situation like that. You’re only job…
None of us is a perfect parent. I, personally, have been known to steal more than a few bites of my darling daughter’s mac and cheese when I feed her dinner (the horror!). We all have a few stories our exes could…
Episode 10 of my series: What Just Happened?! Surviving Family Court
These days, it is hard to find someone who doesn’t have a Facebook page or other social media account. Our culture has become inundated with updating our friends about our whereabouts, thoughts, and feelings, all as they happen. Oversharing has…
Family law issues influence children tremendously, and recently, the legal system has begun to realize that. The best interests of the children now have a primary focus in family law proceedings. Many law schools have even chosen to offer classes…
Mediation can be a useful tool in a divorce lawyer’s toolkit. However, when there is a current or past history of domestic violence, the use of mediation is extremely controversial. There are varying opinions on the subject. Some experts believe…
Some families feel that even after a divorce, separation, or breakup, co-parenting (even though the parents are no longer a couple) is extremely important. One way to do this is through “co-parenting dates” where the parents both spend time with…
Relocating to another geographical area always has the potential to be a stressful situation. When you share custody of or have a visitation schedule with a child, the situation becomes more difficult. If you want to relocate with the child,…
If you have a matter in Family Court dealing with children, a phrase you will hear constantly is “the best interest of the child.” Family courts were created in large part to help ensure that the end result of family…