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Francis J. Flanagan, Esq. writes about divorce,
criminal defense, and DUI defense solutions.
Rhode Island DUI and Refusal of a Chemical Test
There is hope for your Rhode Island DUIMost individuals in RI who are arrested under suspicion of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) refuse to submit to a breathalyzer or blood test. Upon being arrested and charged with a Rhode Island DUI and refusal, the...
Arrested in Newport, RI? Need Help?
I've got some good news, and I've got some bad news.The good news: You were in beautiful part of the world. The bad news: You got arrested in Newport, RI, so you were in a beautiful part of the world, but you were charged with performing a criminal act....
Rhode Island Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Defense
If you are an individual facing Rhode Island Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges, we can help you. If you or someone you care about are facing DUI or related offenses such as breathalyzer refusal, we can protect you. As a veteran trial lawyer and a Navy JAG...
Have you been accused of a Newport County Rhode Island DUI?
Are you going to defend your rights? Among the first questions any individual alleged to have committed a criminal act must ask themselves am I going to defend my rights and seek my best defense? Are you willing to invest the time and effort to defend yourself? If you...
Rhode Island Divorce Residency Requirements
Individuals living in Rhode Island in most cases must have been a resident of the State for at least one year prior to filing their Complaint for an Absolute Divorce. However, there is an exception regarding the ability to file for a Divorce from Bed &...
Rhode Island Divorce, sometimes (like Tom Petty sang), “The Waiting Is The Hardest Part”
Once the decision is made to divorce in Rhode Island, a party must then face the statutory requirements in proceeding with their Rhode Island divorce. Each state in the United States has their own process for divorce. Rhode Island requires at least one of the parties...
Your Rhode Island Divorce: Income Tax Concerns
As you proceed with your Rhode Island divorce, you may want to consider some quick questions to ask yourself and your divorce lawyer prior to entering the RI Family Court. If you and your spouse are going to file joint income tax returns for the present...
RI Divorce: Who Gets The House?
In many ways your RI divorce is a business decision which requires you to evaluate the dissolution of your marriage from a rational perspective rather than an emotional perspective. This is especially true when deciding what action to take regarding your home. In many...
Divorce “Gender Bias”
Some fathers have raised concerns regarding a divorce gender bias in favor of the children's mother in the Rhode Island Family Courts. When parents divorce, the decree of the Rhode Island Family Court will Order with whom the children will live (physical...