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I am divorced and I found out yesterday that my ex mother-in-law left my 9 year old daughter home alone for 15 min because she needed to take my son to school because his bus never showed up at the bus stop. So instead of bringing my daughter with them to drop my son off, she left her home alone.... View More 
answered on Dec 16, 2019
If the child was not in danger, they may argue that it does not constitute neglect. Talk to your attorney about the possibility of a first right for parenting time when either parent is not available to care for the child . . . such as when one parent must be travelling for an extended period.
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.
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
In Rhode Island
answered on Jul 26, 2019
Speak with your attorney to evaluate what it is you seek to discover, prove, or reveal with the unsealing of a court record. If you don't have an attorney, find one. FOR EXAMPLE, Under what conditions might you like a judge to order your documents unsealed. If they were sworn financial... View More
My ex lied to my landlord and told them that I gave him the deposit to move it to his next lease starting August 1st. Since I paid the original deposit and he is starting a new lease, shouldn’t I be the one that receives it back?
answered on Jul 22, 2019
If your ex is lying to your landlord, there is a good chance they may also be lying to you. If you have the same landlord and you are now trying to convince them to return your deposit, this may have to be resolved in court if the landlord refuses to return your deposit. I suspect there are... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2019
The time to enter the final Judgment begins three months and one day after a hearing in a case where the grounds are irreconcilable differences that have led to the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. The effective date is the date on which the judge signs it. At that point the parties are... View More
answered on May 22, 2019
Contact Volunteer Lawyer Program Coordinator, John Ellis at (401) 421-7758 or jellis@ribar.com to see if you qualify for Pro Bono representation.
I do suffer mental health issues and I'm on ssdi and feel my wife is taking full advantage of this. Any advice is helpful
answered on Feb 27, 2019
Hire an attorney. If you cannot afford to hire your own attorney, contact the RI Bar association to get on the waiting list for a volunteer attorney.
Volunteer Lawyer Program - The Rhode Island Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program (VLP), funded through a grant from Rhode Island Legal... View More
The complaint is a motion for the defendant's right to terminate alimony. The defendant is my ex-husband and I have remarried. I agree with the motion. I just don't want to have to hire an attorney and go to court to get this done. There is a court date listed.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If you choose to represent yourself, you shall be obligated to do the appropriate responses for yourself. If you have no objection to the motion, you should have both probably asked your attorney to prepare the agreement for you and save yourself the time off work to go to court.
We are married. He is cheating and is verbally/emotionally abusive along with a history of drinking. I have family out of state that have opened their doors to the kids and me. Can I bring the kids there for safety and start a case for separation from the new state?
answered on May 27, 2018
You may file the case in Rhode Island. The other state may have a residency requirement that could cause you to have to wait for up to a year before filing. Meet with a Rhode Island Divorce attorney to explore your options soonest.
I have proof that my husband has advertised for and been involved in multiple sugar daddy arrangements....
Over 3 year period, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was unaware and always told that money was tight...affecting me and our three children. Will this affect alimony as... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2018
Talk to the attorney representing you in your divorce. If you don't have one, make an appointment to meet with and retain one soonest. Also, consider going to your doctor to get tested for any unwanted "gifts".
Married only five and a half years no kids together I received $282 weekly for 9 months and then settled for $22,000 can he get any of this in the divorce
answered on Feb 17, 2018
Talk to the attorney you retained to represent you in your divorce. Depending on the nature of the settlement, and the other assets, if any, there may be a way to come to a satisfactory arrangement to help you get on the road to becoming "happily unmarried."
I supported half our income on part time and am available most days to bring/pick up our son to school. I believe it would be in the best interest for him to have physical placement with me versus what his father wants which is shared placement (50/50). However, he works full time with many times... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2018
If you and your child's father cannot resolve it, work with a practicing family court attorney to help prepare to present your case.
But she didn't do It and its been over a year and I thought I was divorced. we do not speak at all. Please help
answered on Dec 26, 2017
Meet with and retain an attorney to complete the steps necessary to correct this situation.Sometimes, starting with an attorney ensures the process goes more smoothly.
After this is all done am I finally divorced?
answered on Dec 5, 2017
There are various documents that need to be prepared, filed, and noticed to complete a divorce action.
There are forms available but they do not include all of the information required.
If you cannot afford to engage an attorney to assist you in doing this properly, and you are... View More
. I am a 100% disabled veteran. I have three daughters and have applied for the VA dependent education benefit (chapter 35) to pay for college expenses. My ex wife wants this to be applied to her half of the tuition that is due. E.g. We owe $8000 this year and instead of splitting that she wants to... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2017
These are best discussed with your attorney in private after a careful review of your court orders and agreements.
The property has always been in my name only & predates the marriage. My ex never lived there; her name was never on any of the paperwork. The divorce final judgment was 10/31/95. Our agreement clearly indicated the property was mine & she has no claim to it.
answered on Aug 19, 2017
If you have it, bring the notice to the attorney you have retained to assist you in the foreclosure matter.
answered on Aug 19, 2017
Yes, under rule 60, there is a time limit if you are petitioning the court to vacate the prior Judgment. If, however, there is a post final motion for relief and it is unanswered, the risk of a default judgment is very possible. To clarify this answer, contact an attorney to review your... View More
. I am a 100% disabled veteran. I have three daughters and have applied for the VA dependent education benefit (chapter 35) to pay for college expenses. My ex wife wants this to be applied to her half of the tuition that is due. E.g. We owe $8000 this year and instead of splitting that she wants to... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2017
The law of your particular case will be found in your settlement agreement. If there are ambiguities that may be argued in your favor, go over these with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, that is the first matter you should address. Issues of child support, parenting, and custody... View More
My spouse has filed for divorce pro se. Everything is amicable. She has been told that she needs a witness to her residency; neither of us are comfortable asking someone to miss a day at work.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
Yes, there are many other details that may cause delay if you continue Pro Se. Consider hiring an experienced RI Family Court Divorce attorney to ensure you complete the process correctly and without delay.
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