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I had an informal visitation agreement where I spent time with my daughter every Friday through Tuesday for over a year until January 20th. My ex stopped my visitations after I got a new girlfriend, fearing I would introduce our daughter to her, even though there is no safety threat. There are no... View More

answered on Feb 21, 2025
It's not too late. You can write up the motion, state on it that this motion will be heard on March 14, 2025 at which time this matter is already on the calendar, include at the back of the motion a Certificate of Service stating that you served this motion upon your ex by U.S. Mail on such... View More
He is a narcissist

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.
I am a law student trying to do an assignment

answered on May 24, 2023
I would search the West digest topic "Arbitration" which provides keynotes for reported opinions relevant to the topic of arbitration.
My home office was broken into while I was away. And ex-employee broke into a locked filing cabinet. Jumped threw every hoop they asked, including filing a police report. I also filed with the BBB, OCC and a couple of others. After 6 months of getting the runaround, I get a letter from the OCC... View More

answered on Dec 17, 2019
Hi Richard,
Sorry to hear an ex-employee robbed you. Did you check your insurance policy of you are covered for employee dishonesty? Some policies have automatic coverage like $5K-$15K.How were the monies taken, by ACH/wire/check?
I recently attended an arbitration hearing as the claimant after I filed a demand for arbitration with the AAA against my former employer who terminated me without cause prior to the 90 day notice period that was clearly outlined in the employment agreement. I was seeking my 90 day notice pay in... View More

answered on Aug 17, 2018
I am not an employment lawyer, but I am a Mediator and Arbitrator. My guess is that the Arbitrator wanted to see if you received unemployment benefits because, if you did, he would probably deduct the amount you received from any judgment in your favor. He would do that to avoid a double benefit... View More
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