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3 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Mother has taken full sole custody. How is she able to still take me for child support?
Randi Sirlin
Randi Sirlin
answered on Apr 19, 2018

The Courts in Arizona view child support as completely separate from child custody. Unless someone else has adopted your children, a parent has a duty of support.

I hope this helps!

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Rhode Island on
Q: I was found not guilty om domestic charges. However i was the victim. Can i press charges on her on that same crime?
Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 9, 2018

You can try. Without the facts, it’s hard to say if you will be succeed. If you were found not guilty, it doesn’t mean you you didn’t do it. It means the prosecutor couldn’t prove it. That’s the same burden the prosecutor faces in a new case. You might want to have a private... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Rhode Island on
Q: What is the max sentence you can get on a domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct misdemeanor charges.

I leant my daughter money to pay her rent for a few months a couple years ago. She promised to pay it back with this income tax return, when she txd me the day before to come in the morning, we got into a tif about the amount. So I got to her house around 10 am she asked only I come up and not... View More

Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 7, 2018

The penalty is up to a year in jail and counseling if you have no prior domestic convictions. You really need to engage a lawyer in private to discuss defenses or alternatives. Good luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: I was involved in a domestic relationship when I was pregnant he put his hands on me and was controlling I never report

That was about 1 1/2 years ago and now he's. Sending me to court to see my daughter is it to late to report it I don't feel safe with him seeing my daughter

Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 2, 2018

It’s not too late. But you need to consult with a family law attorney. If he is the father of your child, you stills have the right to mak the court aware of his behavior and to ask for limits or restrictions on visitation with your child. You should contact a lawyer ASAP. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Rhode Island on
Q: I have found out that my equity line/lien of 10 years is not recorded on title at city hall. Do I have to pay them?
Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
answered on Apr 1, 2018

Yes, because no doubt, you simultaneously executed a Note.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Rhode Island on
Q: I was charged with position of alcohol as a minor at 17 I am now 18 what am I looking at in terms of trouble

this is also my first offense no prior's other than a speeding ticket

Allison Abilheira
Allison Abilheira
answered on Mar 28, 2018

The answer to this question depends upon where you are being required to go to court. If you are required to go to District Court- you have been charged with a misdemeanor. You will face a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) to seven hundred fifty dollars ($750), community service, and a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Rhode Island on
Q: If a judge ruled the mother a 3 year restraining order & full custody of the child can the father appeal that decision ?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Mar 25, 2018

Yes, the appeal (and/or motion for new trial) must be timely filed or the right may lapse, Speak to your attorney soonest to discuss costs and potential for success

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Rhode Island on
Q: If someone charges a person with first degree robbery but drops charges and doesn’t show to court what happens?
Allison Abilheira
Allison Abilheira
answered on Mar 21, 2018

A person can’t charge you with first degree robbery, it would be the state or federal government to pursue these criminal charges. Therefore, the actual person who alleged the theft occurred is likely not required to go to court unless the case is scheduled for trial and they need to testify.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Rhode Island on
Q: I received a speeding ticket in RI my first violation and I paid it in full before my designated court hearing.

Does this mean I forfeit the right to dispute a Good driving record? I misunderstood how the summons read.

Allison Abilheira
Allison Abilheira
answered on Mar 17, 2018

Yes, unfortunately you did. You will need to file a motion to vacate the guilty plea. You will be given a hearing date and on that date you can explain and ask to use the good driving record.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Family

Supervise Visit 1a Week I been showing up every week early if anything get there with my 2 kids and they do not wanna go up it’s at the court house the case worker comes down and gets the kids who r age 13 and almost 11 they do not wanna go my oldest says please don’t make and my 11 y/o says... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Mar 11, 2018

Yes, if you do not follow the court's order, you can get int trouble. Speak with your attorney to document your concerns. They will have a written report from the unit that will be sent to the judge in your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Rhode Island on
Q: Can a supervisor allow only 2 out of 3 employees the opportunity to work Overtime? all 3 are members of Laborers union
Bernard P. Healy
Bernard P. Healy
answered on Mar 3, 2018

I do not have sufficient information to answer this completely or with true accuracy. Under Federal and Rhode Island Law, a supervisor cannot discriminate against employees for certain reasons. Those reasons are race, gender, age, disability, perceived disability, ethnic background, religious... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Traffic Tickets for Rhode Island on
Q: Can police still issue citation after over a month of not contacting us about incident?

My wife was involved in car accident with no other motor vehicles and did not have proof of insurance at the time of incident and was never cited now after over a month they are trying to fine her is this possible by law?

Bernard P. Healy
Bernard P. Healy
answered on Mar 3, 2018

I do not have sufficient information to answer this question fully or accurately. I think the answer is not one you will want hear. The Police can issue a citation after over a month, despite not contacting you earlier. You mentioned that this was a single car collision. Did the police arrive at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Contracts and Employment Law for Rhode Island on
Q: How can a member of a Laborers union fight against being wrongfully terminated due to nepotism by the union steward??

Its a long story but I've been with this company many years, (almost 20 years) I am beyond devastated,

Bernard P. Healy
Bernard P. Healy
answered on Mar 3, 2018

I do not have sufficient information to answer this question fully or accurately. Let me give you my initial impressions. I assume you are a member of a Laborers Union which has assigned you for many years to a specific business. You have apparently performed your job well and you are being forced... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Rhode Island on
Q: i suffer from major depression, anxiety, bipolar, manic and so on i have hospitalized several times had ECT treatments

i spent several years bedridden. due to my depression. apparently i signed paper work to take an early pension from my job and made my 77 year old husband beneficiary first of all i would of never ever made him my beneficiary i would of made my 31 year old son who is not my husband biological son... View More

Bernard P. Healy
Bernard P. Healy
answered on Mar 3, 2018

I do not have specific information to respond fully to your question. Since you have been receiving SSDI since 2006, I assume that you took your early pension at approximately that time. Since this was an employment related benefit, the governing Law was probably Federal, the Employee Retirement... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Rhode Island on
Q: Is there such a thing as shared physical placement in RI?
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Mar 2, 2018

Yes, when both parents freely agree to share equally all parenting obligations. Arrange a visit with your favorite family attorney to discus the particulars in a private meeting.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Rhode Island on
Q: friend will not acknowledge any of my attempts to reclaim my possessions which he said he would if i ever got to nervous

This friend of mine showed interest in a brand new Xbox One X. Although I was very reluctant to let him "try" it out, he assured me that if at any point I became uncomfortable, that he'd bring back to me no problem. After sleeping on it I decided I was very unnerved and felt I needed... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 17, 2018

If you can't resolve it amicably, it may be time to take your "friend" to small claims court.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Rhode Island on
Q: I am getting divorced and have just receive a settlement for workman's comp is my husband entitled to any of this

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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."

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Rhode Island on
Q: Am I held liable for all the rent if my roommate moves out and breaks lease

My roommate is suddenly moving out and breaking "her part" of the lease. Am I held liable for all the rent now or legally is she responsible for it?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 17, 2018

You may be. Talk to your landlord and see if they are OK with you getting a new roommate.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Rhode Island on
Q: What does a TRIAL DEPOSITION IN DCYF CASE mean?

just had court for my 5 month old who was taken from the hospital, the judge said that we're going back to court in May for Trial deposition what does that mean???

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 17, 2018

What is DEPOSITION?

The testimony of a witness taken upon interrogatories, not in open court, but in pursuance of a commission to take testimony issued by a court, or under a general law on the subject, and reduced to writing and duly authenticated, and intended to be used upon the trial of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: How do I support my case to have physical placement of my child? Shared placement does not work with dads work schedule.

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

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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