by Frank Flanagan | Rhode Island Divorce, Rhode Island Law Blog
In the Rhode Island Family Court, a retirement asset is viewed as an asset that has been saved by the asset holder or her or his employer for the employee’s retirement. The asset or benefit may be available to the employee currently, or will be available in the...
by Frank Flanagan | Rhode Island Divorce, Rhode Island Law Blog
Rhode Island law views marriage as a partnership. Generally, all assets acquired during the course of a marriage are deemed by statute to be marital and subject to distribution by the Rhode Island Family Court. Premarital Agreements allow future spouses, before the...
by Frank Flanagan | Rhode Island Law Blog
Parenting plans are agreements of the parties entered as a Rhode Island Order of the Court which details the schedule of each parent with their children. Having a parenting plan protects the rights of both parents. If tempers flare, or disagreements erupt, the...
by Frank Flanagan | Rhode Island Divorce, Rhode Island Law Blog
Parents involved in the Rhode Island Child Support system should be aware of the background of the system to better understand it’s workings and foundation. Pursuant to the income shares model developed by the National Center for State Courts, under a grant from...
by Frank Flanagan | Rhode Island Divorce, Rhode Island Law Blog
In a Rhode Island divorce, the Courts will generally find that a gift to a party, such as Inheritances, whenever received, is a non marital asset and therefore not subject to division if received from a third party. Gifts can provide an evidential challenge for the...
