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Who Pays for College After a Divorce in Rhode Island?
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...
How Is Child Support Calculated in Rhode Island?
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...
How Does Parental Alienation Affect Custody in Rhode Island?
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...