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Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Assets in Rhode Island Divorce
Key Takeaways Cryptocurrency can be part of the marital estate. Rhode Island’s equitable-distribution law applies to property acquired during the marriage, even when the asset exists on a blockchain rather than in a traditional financial account. Discovery can uncover...
Understanding Alimony in Rhode Island
Key Takeaways Alimony is not automatic in Rhode Island. The Family Court considers whether one spouse needs support, whether the other can pay, and the factors listed in R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16. Rhode Island generally treats alimony as rehabilitative. Its usual...
College Contribution in Rhode Island Divorce
Key Takeaways Rhode Island generally does not require divorced parents to pay college expenses. The Family Court’s statutory authority to order child support and educational costs ordinarily ends before a child completes college. Support can extend briefly beyond age...
Extraordinary Authority: When Is Guardianship Not Enough in Rhode Island?
Key Takeaways Guardianship does not automatically authorize every decision. In Rhode Island, a guardian’s authority depends on the court order, the type of guardianship, and the law governing the particular decision. Rhode Island favors limited guardianship when...
Rhode Island Child Support Guidelines
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...
What Are the Risks of a Quiet Divorce in Rhode Island?
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...
Parental Alienation in Rhode Island Custody Cases: What Parents Need to Know
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 interests. The...