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The Spousal Elective Share
USA - July 6 2020 When it comes to your estate plan, the law seeks to protect and carry out your intentions with respect to the disposition of your property upon your…
You Have a Videoconference Relating to Your Divorce Matter Scheduled - Now What?
USA - June 26 2020 While you are finally able to get your hair cut at a salon or barbershop, a bite to eat and drink at an outdoor restaurant, and even a pedicure…
Temporary Orders (Allowances) Explained
USA - June 18 2020 Temporary Orders, or Temporary Allowances as they are called in Rhode Island, are interim orders that are made in a case before a final hearing…
At What Age Does a Child Have a Say in the Parenting Plan?
USA - June 11 2020 One of the most frequent questions I am asked by parents involved in custody disputes is: “when is my child old enough to decide to live with me?”…
Planning for Your Children’s Financial Security
USA - June 5 2020 Last month I reviewed how to approach the extremely important decision of choosing a guardian for your minor children. Let’s now look at some…
Safeguarding Your Mental Health During and After Divorce
USA - May 14 2020 Many people going through divorce experience feelings of fear, sadness, loss and depression. Out of concern for the impact seeking help for these…
Considerations for Your Kids in Your Estate Planning
USA - May 8 2020 Planning for the wellbeing of your children may be at the forefront of your mind in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The decision you have…
Co-Parenting Considerations for April “Vacation”
USA - April 17 2020 There is little differentiation between weekends and weekdays in this remote-work, socially-distant world we’re living in. The “Boys of Summer” have…
How to Obtain a 209A Abuse Prevention Order During the COVID-19 Pandemic
USA - April 16 2020 Abusers like to isolate their victims - closing off relationships with trusted friends and family who can offer another perspective or a place of…
With Chaos, Comes Opportunity - Court Initiatives During COVID-19 That Hopefully Will Continue to be Implemented for Years to Come
USA - April 2 2020 As someone who has repeatedly sought to bring some levity to my articles on the topic of divorce, an objectively life-altering event, I find myself…
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