by Damian Turco | Oct 2, 2026 | Child Support
Key Takeaways Rhode Island uses a statewide child support formula. The Family Court begins with the current child support guidelines and worksheet rather than setting support from scratch in every case. Both parents’ incomes matter. Rhode Island uses an income-shares...
by Damian Turco | Sep 21, 2026 | Divorce
Key Takeaways A quiet divorce is not a legal divorce. The term generally describes spouses who remain legally married while living largely separate emotional, financial, or personal lives, sometimes under the same roof. Living separately does not necessarily end the...
by Damian Turco | Sep 18, 2026 | Custody
Key Takeaways Parental alienation can affect custody. Rhode Island courts consider each parent’s willingness and ability to foster a close and continuing relationship between the child and the other parent when determining what serves the child’s best...