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Out of state (different state) next summer. We have nothing filed legally with the court. We were never married. He is on the birth certificate. Do I need to do anything other than inform him that I’m planning to move?
answered on Nov 5, 2021
If you are all in agreement and he supports the move, you may not need to involve the court at all. It is surprising to hear there is no court involvement. Hopefully that also means you have a fair agreement for him to provide support for your child.
John Smith with my name C/O Joe Smith, executor. We never setup an Estate bank account when he died.... I do have the Probate Certificate of Appointment paperwork which was why the check was sent to me. Can I deposit in my personal account and share with siblings that way or do I need to open... View More 
answered on Nov 5, 2021
Check in with the lawyer who helped you get that appointment. They will explain the process of reopening the case to deposit the check and then close it again.
answered on Nov 5, 2021
The court, once the buyer presents their case, after they meet their burden of proof.
answered on Nov 5, 2021
You may claim a right to half of the Marital assets. Meet with an attorney to review the Marital Estate and learn about the process in confidence.
answered on Jul 20, 2021
Family court is being held remotely now = online. Speak with your attorney to find the login credentials and avoid offending the court.
answered on Jun 8, 2021
A family court lawyer can review the details of your particular situation in confidence and assist you in presenting your case.
My two sons, (18,16) reside with their mother and I pay support for both. Son is turning 18 and she has been advised by the state that his part will be ending. She now wants to take me back to court to ask for more support for our 16 yr old to try and compensate. Can she do this and if so, how much... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2021
Q: Should I obtain a lawyer to help navigate this case?
A: Yes
Guidelines currently in effect may be found at: http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/2018-02-Signed_Admin_and_Chart.pdf
My mother died in 2006 and left $100,000 for my children. The money was put into two individual money market accounts managed by my half brother (a Rhode Island resident). We have those documents. In 2014 my son received a $25,000 disbursement along with a text chain which confirms in... View More
answered on May 21, 2021
This message will likely be deleted due to the inclusion of proper names, consult with a private attorney to bring a civil action in the appropriate court. They will also be able to advise you on any potential criminal charges after you present all of your evidence in a private and confidential... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2021
Consult with an attorney to explore your options. If you have a child in common, it is important to sort out custody and support issues soonest.
Or would the dead son's half get passed to his heirs? The wording on the will is just that the remainder of her money gets split evenly between son 1 and son 2.
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Get a copy of that will and make an appointment to meet with your local probate attorney to discern whether the intention of the testator is per capita, or per stirpes.
been creating accounts to contact me and threatening me and I have Never gone through this I have Court on the 13th and I am Scared I dont Want them to drop the case i don't know what i am supposed to do if I need To get an attorney and if so how I go About that and the costs
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Contact an attorney to answer these questions privately. Document all of the violations from the invented accounts to have ready for your hearing.
I had a case simple assault/domestic case that was dismissed (48a) at trial. somehow it was later reopened months later and I was arrested again on the same exact charge. I took it to trial and was found not guilty. I also tried to remove it from my record and it still shows.
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Talk to your attorney in private to explore your options. Your attorney will know all of the appropriate steps to ensure the expungement/seal process is completed properly.
Theres no physical proof but friends and neighbors as well as myself have seen it first hand.
answered on Mar 31, 2021
If the neglect is serious enough to place the child in danger, discuss this with your attorney in preparing the documents to present your case to the court. If the child is in imminent danger or has suffered harm due to the neglect of the father, report this to DCYF hotline (1800RICHILD). A... View More
Husband and I have lived separately for over 5 years. Divorce papers have been filed. The baby's biological father admits paternity and wants to be on the birth certificate/ the child to have his last name.
answered on Jan 31, 2021
Your attorney will be able to help you collect and present the appropriate evidence to meet the burden of proof required to overcome the presumption of paternity of a child born during a marriage in the State of Rhode Island. If you have not yet met with, and retained an attorney to advocate for... View More
We have no kids . She in another relationship but she keeps saying oh just because I signed it doesn’t mean I need too
answered on Jan 15, 2021
Meet with your family court attorney to review the contractual language and evaluate its precise terms. Generally speaking any competent adult may use any name they like, as long as it in not for an illegal purpose.
Will she have to give me the house or sell it and give me the amount of money started that she owes me
answered on Oct 27, 2020
Talk to your attorney to help prepare and present your motion for relief.
answered on Oct 27, 2020
It will depend on many factors, consult with your attorney to evaluate your situation and the particular facts.
Long story short my boyfriends grandmother was harassing and yelling at him to pick up two small stones of concrete. He told her to stop giving an attitude or he was not going to do so. She continued to follow him around the yard, as he opened my car door she then pulled my door back, pushed him... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Attorney Thomas Briody has given you some excellent, valuable, advice to which I would only add: refrain from making any further public statements about the case. Help your boyfriend engage professional representation with a licensed attorney.
we were outside away from other people
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Work with your attorney to evaluate, review all the evidence, and the facts and circumstances, to advise you of your rights, and possible remedies surrounding your 5 year old daughter's expulsion, in response to your refusal to comply with mask wearing rules.
Info to my case worker RI dept Child support. His paychecks were garnished for awhile then he left that job again I tracked down where he got new job gave info to case worker & started getting child support again. Then I took him back to court for no paying Again. The judge upped his support... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Your attorney may be able to enlist the services of an investigator to find the information you seek. CSE does get employment and intercept information. Good Luck to you and your child(ren)
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