When going through a divorce, one of the most pressing concerns many individuals face is financial stability. For spouses who may have relied on their partner’s income or made sacrifices in their own careers to support the household, the question…
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…
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…
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…
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 ……
A wonderful woman came into my office last week, a victim of abuse who had been cornered and stuck in her marriage for far too long. Her spouse was emotionally and psychologically abusive, was controlling every aspect of her life. …
There are countless mistakes that are made by both parties in any typical, run-of-the-mill child custody proceeding. Maybe the father fails a drug screen. Or the mother violates a current Order by refusing father a scheduled visit. Both parents discuss…
Technology is forever changing the way we look at ourselves, at relationships, at fidelity, and at marriage. Perfect example: the rise of sex robots and their impact upon the current marital landscape. How do you react to these sex dolls? …