During a divorce, it can be extremely difficult for either party to remain civil and levelheaded. This is even truer when the divorcing parties share children. As a father, it is extremely important you remain present and positive in your child's life, no matter how you may feel about their mother. While this can be a challenging road ahead, it is essential for you and your family's future well-being.
TIPS WHEN DIVORCING WITH CHILDREN
When you have children, your priorities shift. This is even more true when you are in the midst of a divorce. Whether or not you and your child's other parent want to be together is of no importance. What matters is making sure your children are as sheltered, loved, and protected as possible throughout this process. Other divorcing couples may spend their time fighting with each other-however, when there are children involved, you must focus your energy on making this transition as smooth as you possibly can, for their sake.
EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDERS
As parents, we wanted nothing more than the safety and well-being of our children. This is why it can be incredibly frightening to not have our children under our care for a certain amount of time. Following a divorce or breakup, children are commonly at the center of all the arguments. This is why custody agreements are put in place, in order to ensure children have a considerable amount of time with either parent.
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS IN A DIVORCE
In a divorce, there can be a great deal of fighting. Unfortunately, these disputes can drag extended family in, or distance them from the divorcing couple. When a divorce separates grandparents from their grandchildren, they may wonder what they can do to remain in their grandchildren's lives. Luckily, many courts recognize the importance of the grandparent-grandchild relationship, and may reward visitation rights to grandparents, if appropriate.
WHO HAS THE ADVANTAGE IN A CUSTODY CASE?
CHILD CUSTODY LAWS & RELOCATION OUT-OF-STATE
Anyone that has moved to a new household across state lines can tell you how difficult it was compared to the already-frustrating situation created by a move of any distance. Matters become all the more complex if child custody and visitation orders following a divorce get tangled up as well. If you have found yourself in such a situation, you have probably asked yourself, "Can I move across state lines with my child after a divorce?" Perhaps it comes as no surprise to learn that the answer depends on a few variables.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PARENT DOESN'T PAY CHILD SUPPORT
We have all heard the term "deadbeat parent" at some point in reference to a parent who either abandons their child or who fails to provide any sort of financial support to help cover the child's needs as they grow. Unfortunately, scenarios such as these in which a non-custodial parent fails to pay court-ordered child support happen all too often. But what exactly happens if a parent blows off their child support obligations, and what rights do custodial parents have to collect on this owed money?
TIPS TO DIVIDE YOUR CHILD'S TIME DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holiday season is, traditionally, a time for families to come together and enjoy each other's company while giving thanks for the year's blessings. Unfortunately, for children and parents ofdivorce, this time of year can be particularly stressful and act as a trigger for certain painful emotions. In addition to magnifying feelings of loneliness, this season can introduce certain issues such as deciding where your child will spend Thanksgiving or sorting thorough how their school break will affect your established child custody or visitation arrangement.
AN OVERVIEW OF RHODE ISLAND CHILD CUSTODY LAW
Some of the most complex and emotional types of family law disputes revolve around child custody. When a child's parents divorce or separate from one another, they must make decisions on how they will share parenting responsibilities, where the child will live, and how the child's time will be divided between each parent. If the parents are able to agree, the courts will usually approve their decision. If not, the courts may step in and make a decision on their behalf.
A BREAKDOWN OF THE RHODE ISLAND DIVORCE PROCESS
Divorce can be an incredibly complicated and emotional endeavor. As your family is thrust in to the Rhode Island Family Court system, it can be confusing to know what to expect during the associated legal processes. To help you make sense of what is to come, our firm has broken down the Rhode Island divorce process into a simple to use guide that identifies the main issues at hand and addresses your concerns.
