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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Rhode Island on
Q: What are the laws in Rhode Island about heat in a rental property?

I informed my landlord 4 days ago that my heat was not working. Someone came out the next day (not a professional company just like a "handyman") and said he would be back the next day. I waited at home all day and he never came back. I informed my landlord again and she sent someone... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 29, 2019

TITLE 34

Property

CHAPTER 34-18

Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

SECTION 34-18-34

§ 34-18-34. Tenant's remedies for landlord's unlawful ouster, exclusion, or diminution of service.

If a landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Rhode Island on
Q: With the good driving statue I was clocked at 15 over but the ticket was written for only 5 over. Do I qualify
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 29, 2019

Yes, bring a copy of your Massachusetts driving record to the hearing so the court can confirm you qualify.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Rhode Island on
Q: A question about rigl 15.11.1.

My ex hasnt paid child support in almost a year and recently started again after getting court summons it said on jan. 10th defendant is found to be in compliance with the court order of support for purposes of liscense suspension as defined in RIGL 15-11.1. Does this mean she has her lisense... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 29, 2019

http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE15/15-11.1/INDEX.HTM

Compliance is paying regularly. It is often argued in the court that without a license, one is unable to work in order to pay their support obligation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Rhode Island on
Q: What is the penalty for conspiracy to theft
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 29, 2019

TO theft. . . so many ways to theft. . . here is a link to the general laws to assist in your exploration of same:

http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE11/11-41/INDEX.HTM

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Can I move out of state for a job advancement with my 2 children if I have sole legal and physical custody?

I have sole legal and physical custody of my 2 children. Mother lives in the next state over 30 min away. We want to move south about 12 hours away. She has not made contact with me to see them in 9 months. There is no visitations set up at all as she skipped the last 2 court dates. I have had them... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 29, 2019

Meet with your attorney to review the court orders in your particular case.

Also, you may consider retaining your private attorney to press for the child support you seek.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Rhode Island on
Q: If a father owes 20 grand in back child support and you hasn’t seen there child in 10 years. Do they have rights
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 28, 2019

Most confusing question - - the child? The CP/NCP Parent ? Rights ? Yes, obligations to pay and/or collect those funds continue separately from any other rights either parent may have.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate and Estate Planning for Rhode Island on
Q: How do you find out if sister left something to her brother if there is no will? We have reason to believe she did.

The situation is- Married couple, Wife dies totally unexpectedly -she handled all the finances and made all the money and did not trust husband with finances. After her death Husband made his nephew beneficiary. Husband dies...does nephew get all of her stuff too? He came in and took all the... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 16, 2019

If nephew is the beneficiary of the Husband's will, he will have to file the will in the probate court. Meet with and retain an experienced probate attorney to assist in your quest.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Rhode Island on
Q: How do I get a copy of a wiil for someone who died in Rhode Island?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 16, 2019

Stop by the probate court in the town where they passed. If you are staying in Florida, hire an attorney to do that for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: My ex has filed contempt charges in our child custody. Not sure how to answer

He is an alcoholic, I have a no contact order against him, he does not pay child support, he has no license so I do not want my daughter in a car when he drives, I have many police reports against him for his abuse and harassment. Not sure what I need to do to answer and file for a countersuit for... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 16, 2019

A lawyer is what you need to assist you. You may qualify for a reduced fee attorney through the bar association, or a no cost attorney through legal services.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: my daughter has 3 kids.Their father has avoided being served &DHS will not pursue child supportuntil he is. what to do?

its been 7 months. my wife & I are nearly bankrupt caring for 2 households. 1 can we be reinbursed for loses, 2 can she get help now and 9 can she get retro support back the 7 months. (she was a victim of physical abuse for which he only got 1 yr probation)

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 16, 2019

I might suggest you meet with and retain a private attorney to assist IF the father has the ability to pay child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Rhode Island on
Q: Can you get off on good driving policy if you have a car accident on your driving record?

No tickets on record. Just one accident

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 16, 2019

In the last three years, If you were not at fault, and were not given a citation for the accident, then it is hard to imagine how that could be a prior infraction. If you were at fault, and given a citation, then this is not within the purview of the good driver's statute.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Rhode Island on
Q: My ex and I signed an agreement that we would not have an overnight Guest of the opposite sex with our daughter present

He will not give me a straight anser if he is having an out of town female he is dating visit this weekend when he has my daughter , because he will not answer me i allowed to not let him take her Saturday morning without a straightforward answer to my question ?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 24, 2018

Check with your attorney. If you don't have one, it would be a great idea to meet with one to address custody, support, and visitation with enforceable orders.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Rhode Island on
Q: Where can I find statutes or cases that support that OK has subject matter jurisdiction over my case?

I am on active military orders in RI, owned a home in NC that was rented by tenants, who abandoned the property, breached contract and now live in OK. NC statute chptr 7A, Art 19, section 213 states I cannot file in the state because none of the defendants live there any longer. I filed in OK in... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 24, 2018

Your best avenue would be to engage an attorney practicing where the case is properly filed. There are myriad resources online for legal information, statutes, and case law along with many law schools that could provide you with the information you seek. However, a practicing attorney should be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Rhode Island on
Q: Child is 5, father doesnt pay for nothing, didnt pay child support when on restraining order. What can be done?

My son's father doesnt do anything. I pay the bills for everything from food to medical bills. There was a restraining order for a year where he had to pay child support but never did. Its been 5 years and he just recently had him for 2 weeks straight. Any other time its only 3 days probably... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 24, 2018

It sounds like you would do well to secure an attorney to assist you in pursuing the issues you mention. Meet with an attorney to explore court options to establish custody and support, or if you have an M case open already, seek counsel to enforce the support order.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: In Rhode Island is defendant required to respond to divorce petition in 20 days or does he actually have until nominal

Until nominal hearing?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 19, 2018

The deadline may be extended for good cause or sua sponte by the court.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Pregnant again after 5 years since my son was taken and adopted in 2016 can I keep this baby if I have my own place
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 19, 2018

You may have a flag in the DCYF system. If they open a case for this child retain an attorney to assist you.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Rhode Island on
Q: I am trying to find out what I owe on my restitution and parking ticket?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 18, 2018

Contact the municipal court in the town where the ticket was issued. For restitution, contact the court where that was issued and ask for a copy.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Rhode Island on
Q: Ex has our daughter. Refusing to give he to me

I've been tryin to contact dcyf investigator for days and having heard from themI have to be spoken to any dcyf worker. How do I know if he has custody. I tried gettin daughter back after he took her for the night refused then gave my parents info on him gettin full custody from dcyf. Again... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Sep 18, 2018

It's nary impossible to determine whom may be lying about what on the scant information provided. If you are working with an attorney in your DCYF case, contact them. If you can afford to hire your own attorney, that is a great idea. There should also be a social worker assigned to the case... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Rhode Island on
Q: I recieved a notice in the mail my license would be suspended for not paying a ticket, I never recieved a ticket

The office gave me a verbal warning and told me to slow down. I haven't received anything in the mail until now. How can I prove at a hearing he gave me q verbal warning and now saying he ticketed me?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jul 18, 2018

Time to go to court. Best thing to bring with you, a good attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: How can I prevent my daughter from seeing her biological father?

I have raised my daughter since the week she came home from the hospital after being born. I may not be her biological father, but all she knows is I'm her daddy. Her biological father is not on the birth certificate and has not had contact with my wife since she was about 3 months pregnant... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jul 18, 2018

Help your wife hire an attorney to best advocate for the interests of the child. There will likely be DNA testing and multiple court hearings required.

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