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answered on Oct 10, 2019
Reasonable times may vary. If the pipes have burst, a reasonable time (to have the water turned off) will be far shorter than say, if the hot water was not working. It is difficult to say precisely based on the very limited information given.
answered on Oct 10, 2019
yes, see: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE16/16-21/16-21-1.HTM
(b) For transportation provided to children enrolled in grades kindergarten through five (5), school bus monitors, other than the school bus driver, shall be required on all school-bound and home-bound routes.... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2019
You could, but it may be pointless. Even if the court allows you to give notice by way of (very expensive) advertising, you will still not know where to find your children should the court grant your prayer for placement of the child(ren). An experienced family court attorney will likely have some... View More
Her new boyfriend and one of the children. When she arrived in Rhode Island she filed a domestic violence complaint with the courts in R.I. and she alleges the violence occurred in NC. Shouldn't she file in NC? Fyi- she filed this complaint to prevent my brother from driving to RI to bring... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2019
A2: Your brother would be well advised to consult with an attorney or two (one in each jurisdiction) to understand how the court handles the jurisdictional issue you present on his behalf. When there is a custody order in the foreign(to RI) jurisdiction, the case will normally be heard there. BUT,... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2019
Depending on the route and the traffic, the ride time will vary.
answered on Oct 2, 2019
It's hard to say on that one fact. For a complete analysis, meet with your attorney and discuss all of the details in private.
The child is emancipated.
answered on Sep 16, 2019
If it is paid through the court - that is the place to make your payment. Otherwise, be sure to pay in a way you can prove you have paid.
answered on Sep 16, 2019
Assuming you are the parent, and you have given your child permission to walk (to unknown destination? Friends house - ? Food Hut? Dunkin? ), then it should be OK. If you have not given your child permission and they are Walking (running away), call the police. Some parts of Cranston are more... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2019
look it up here
https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/PublicPortal/
Does this mean the father has 50/50 placement rights or does the "joint custody" generally describe legal custody and placement is with mother and father receives visitation?
answered on Sep 7, 2019
generally describes legal custody, and (primary physical) placement is with mother, and father receives visitation(now called Parenting time), and pays support consistent with guidelines now in effect.
Rick C
Reside in RI
answered on Aug 30, 2019
I assume you are concerned about child support obligations along with understanding what your division of marital assets may look like.
The child support guidelines worksheets now in effect are located at:
http://www.cse.ri.gov/documents/2018-01_AdminOrder.pdf
You would... View More
Mom had original trust done in 2000 with assets being split 50/50 between sibling & myself. In 2016 I had falling out with sibling & in 2017 he took my mom to a lawyer to amend her trust giving him 100% & DPOA with unlimited powers. She was 95 at the time & had started with dementia... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
I don't see this as an employment law question. If you cannot afford to enlist private legal assistance, you may wish to investigate other resources that might include law enforcement if you suspect there is elder abuse being committed.
answered on Aug 16, 2019
It means the case is dismissed pursuant to rule 48(a) of the RI Rules of Criminal Procedure. The prosecutor has exercised their discretion to dismiss the case. If it was a 48(b) that would mean that the judge had dismissed the case. For a comprehensive review of all of our criminal court rules,... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2019
It is unclear whether this a question. Consult with an advocate or attorney privately to discern your options, rights, and obligations, if any.
answered on Aug 2, 2019
Yes, especially if your income has also declined. With all those responsibilities, it may be difficult for you to hire an attorney to assist you to press your case. Cal the RI bar association to get on the referral list.
Oh I do all walks,,feed...dog loves me.. Now she threatens to leave to California take the dog.. Who owns the dog? My last name, all vet all care but sge bought it
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Pets are considered property. Even though the dog has your last name, she is most likely the owner. However, having contributed to the dog's care, you may have a right to reimbursement unless it is construed to be a gift. If you had written an agreement regarding these payments, that would be... View More
I am not able to pay this ticket and have to go to court. What are my punishments? Will my license be suspened?
answered on Aug 1, 2019
The punishment and or fines will be directly related to the infractions you have been charged with. As you have not disclosed what the citation was issued for, it is nary impossible to discern what penalties you may be facing.
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Just recording them ? Probably not. BUT, even if they do arrest them, they do not have any right to resist. SO, a judge would have to decide if the arrest was "good" or not. The Police will need to be very careful because they MAY be civilly liable for an illegal arrest, if that is what... View More
I had about 15 years without making payments just this year I made a few payments. Thank you for your time and answer
answered on Jul 26, 2019
Not seeing the tickets, dates, amounts, or any other details, it is nary impossible to evaluate. If you can afford to hire an attorney to assist you, that may make the process go more smoothly.
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