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He is a narcissist
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answered on Oct 30, 2024
There is a Guide and File portal on the Family Court section of the Rhode Island Judiciary's website. If you are trying to represent yourself then you can try to commence a case using the Guide and File and follow its instructions. Hiring a lawyer would be a good idea though.
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In divorce in Rhode Island, spouses usually have the option to ask for an order that they will continue on the health insurance post-divorce. if there is an additional cost then they can be ordered to pay the increase.
Still have a 19 yr old daughter living at home. Can he legally do this? We never filed for a divorce or separation. He has been unfaithful.
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answered on Nov 14, 2023
Your marriage to him does not give him the right to live with you. If he is an owner of the real estate you live in then he has a right of possession of the real estate but still no right to cohabitate with you personally. If he is not an owner of the real estate then no, he can't just move... View More 
answered on Dec 13, 2022
Your retainer agreement signed with the attorney addresses the contractual obligation and fee agreement & charges that are "reasonable" according to professional standards. You may request your file at any time. Note that the court also retains copies of all documents filed there for... View More
pre-divorce documents when wife and I decided about cars, kids, assets, etc. Neither she nor I personally put a cent of our own money into that acct. It was funded by the company I worked for and they contributed a little each year. My question is....am I legally obligated by RI law to execute... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2022
Although opposing counsel may appear to be giving you legal advice, it is not a good idea to take advice on legal matters from your adversary. Your own independent counsel will cost you some money, but in the long run it may be well worth it. Rhode Island general law’s specify an equitable... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2022
Division of assets, debts, and allocation of marital property are addressed in either a Bed and Board Divorce(Separation) or a "full" Divorce. Meet with your qualified local practitioner to review your options in confidence.
answered on Apr 19, 2022
Start with your attorney. Go from there with their advice and counsel.
I never file a quitclaim and have him sign it. What should I do?
answered on Mar 28, 2022
Consult with your attorney to review the status of your case, and explore your options to complete the transfer of your house.
I’m in Rhode island and I don’t have the money to spend on a lawyer
answered on Feb 21, 2022
If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer for this uncomplicated no-fault divorce, based on living separate and apart for 3+ years, you will not likely be able to afford the costs of advertising should you not have his location to have the papers served on him. Hiring an attorney may save you lots of... View More
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.
We are common law married. We've lived in the house for over 10 years.
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answered on Aug 30, 2021
If you are an owner with your parents in a joint tenancy with rights of survivorship then your husband can claim a right to equitable distribution of some of the equity in the house. That means money. He can’t claim ownership.
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 25, 2021
Unless the child support order that you currently have was separated into two amounts, one for each child, you are going to want it to be modified because that order won't be reduced to an amount appropriate to one child on its own. Either parent can move to modify based on a change of... 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.
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.
My wife and her family decided to dye my child’s hair....My wife is not telling the truth and has my child lying also....This is in R.I.....BTW my wife has DCYF on her case because she drinks and urine(s) came back dirty..
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Meet with your attorney and prepare to present this to the court. Bring all of the impeaching evidence you have to help your attorney expose these lies along with copies of the prior court orders, if any, that prohibit hair dying. DCYF will also likely be interviewing you if they are following up... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Your mother should talk to her lawyer. They will have the particular documents and be able to best advise her.
Yes my ex wife is complaining that I had her removed by signing the domestic partnership, I was under the impression that they are one in the same for this purpose, my workplace allowed domestic partnership, allowed in the state, all signed and legal. Is that reason enough to take her off my... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2020
Review the law with your attorney to discuss what the legislature may have meant when they used the word "remarriage"
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE27/27-20.4/27-20.4-1.HTM
he put those policies in his new wifes name. what do i do. he lives in florida now
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Contact a family court lawyer(perhaps the one who represented you) to bring this transgression to the courts attention and remedy the situation.
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