How to Get Yourself Divorced in RI
In a recent blog entry I magnanimously agreed to get one lucky, sweet couple divorced for free in honor of Valentine's Day. Because even when I'm nice I'm a jerk. But I am only doing one of those, and there…
Should I Seek Alimony?
When you are deciding whether to seek alimony from your spouse in a divorce action consider three things: 1. What are my future needs? The judge will consider your current employment, if any, and your chances of meaningful, future employment. …
My Cousin Got the Lambo and the Iguana in Her Divorce…
If you ever really want to piss off a divorce attorney (boy, who doesn’t?!) compare your divorce to someone else’s. We love this. Really, we love this. Let’s say you and your hubby have been married for four years. You…
The End of Affordable Alimony
A warning to all of those who will pay or receive alimony starting in 2018! The new tax plan proposed by the GOP and making its way through House committee now would have an immediate impact upon how alimony payments…
What alimony is, and is not
Alimony is becoming an endangered species in the RI Family Court. The temporary payment from one (former) spouse to the other is not an income-equalizer. Understand this from the start and you will be better equipped. Alimony is a rare…