http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@goinglegal.com The Rhode Island Family Court judge utilizes the "best interest of the child" standard in Rhode Island Child Custody and Child Visitation cases. The Factors a Family Court Judge should use in making a “best interest of the child” determination are set... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1451128_96.html 16th March 2010 Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer David Slepkow 401-437-1100 offers Rhode Island Divorce and Family Law Mediation. Mediation is the process in which parties attempt to settle and res... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1438575_96.html 09th March 2010 Why are there so few Divorce Trials in Rhode Island Family Court? If there are thousands of cases filed in Rhode Island Family Court, why are there so few trials? Divorce trials are very different from divorce hearings. A hearing in Family Court is wh... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1415996_18.html 25th February 2010 Rhode Island Has enacted the Rhode Island Health Insurance Continuation act. This act allows a person to remain on their ex-husband or ex-wives health Insurance after Final Judgment of Divorce. Unfortunately, this act has been watered down by recent c... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1414618_99.html 24th February 2010 Rhode Island has no specific statute related directly to assigning Marital Debt in a Rhode Island Divorce. Theoretically, issues concerning Marital Debt are determined under the RI Equitable Division Statute RIGL § 15-5-16.1 Assignment of property. This ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1356676_18.html 20th January 2010 Alimony is payments that one spouse may be ordered to pay another spouse for support as a result of a divorce.In Rhode Island Divorce, some spouses qualify for alimony from the other spouse. Alimony is also known as Spousal Support or Spousal Maintenance... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1307683_18.html 21st December 2009 Pursuant to Rhode Island Law, who is entitled to claim the minor child or children as Dependency Exemptions for Federal tax Purposes? If there is no indication in a Divorce Final Judgment or Decision Pending Final Judgment or Property Settlement agreem... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1294574_18.html 14th December 2009 What is a Rhode Island misdemeanor? A misdemeanor is any offense punishable by up to one year in Jail. Typical misdemeanors are: driving under the influence of alcohol / drunk driving (dui / dwi), shoplifting, domestic assault, Second (2nd) offen... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1245738_18.html 23rd November 2009 This article explains the Rhode Island divorce process from pre- filing considerations through trial including Rhode Island divorce law strategy. Finding a Rhode Island Divorce attorney / lawyer The first step in obtaining a divorce is finding... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1135696_96.html 30th September 2009 Issues concerning the marital domicile and real estate are often the biggest issues that divorcing couples must resolve.The issues of real estate and divorce are often intertwined with complex issues concerning child custody, child support, marital divisi... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1107552_18.html 22nd September 2009 Question: What is "premises liability" under Rhode Island (RI) law? Answer: In Rhode Island, Premises liability pertains to the area of law, which attempts to hold a real estate owner or the person in possession of the real estate liable as a result o... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1107551_18.html 22nd September 2009 This article explains the Rhode Island divorce process from pre- filing considerations through trial including Rhode Island divorce law strategy. Finding a Rhode Island Divorce attorney / lawyer The first step in obtaining a divorce is finding a Rho... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_1107542_96.html 22nd September 2009 Question: What is "premises liability" under Rhode Island (RI) law? Answer: In Rhode Island, Premises liability pertains to the area of law, which attempts to hold a real estate owner or the person in possession of the real estate liable as a result of... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_524741_18.html 28th April 2008 A simple uncontested divorce is a divorce that a Rhode Island divorce lawyer can typically complete for a relatively inexpensive flat fee. In a RI uncontested divorce, the attorney and the parties must still attend court for a brief hearing. The hallm... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_502287_18.html 01st April 2008 Rhode Island Child Support from Soup To Nuts by a Rhode Island Attorney Establishing Rhode Island Child Support: How is Rhode Island (RI) Child Support determined in divorce cases, paternity cases, child support cases and child visitation cases? ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463835_90.html 30th January 2008 If I am unhappy with the Rhode Island personal injury lawyer who is handling my case, do I have the right to obtain a new attorney? In Rhode Island (RI), if you are dissatisfied with your attorney's legal representation, you have the right to obtain a ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463834_83.html 30th January 2008 This article explores the different types of uncontested divorce in Rhode Island and explains the process of obtaining an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorces should be much less expensive then contested cases. Article by Rhode Island divorce lawyer... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463830_96.html 30th January 2008 Child support contempt in Rhode Island (RI) If a person violates a Rhode Island Family Court order by not paying child support, the parent with physical custody may file a motion to hold that person in contempt for failure to pay child support. A perso... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463828_90.html 30th January 2008 Expunge all criminal dismissals and Not Guilty findings in Rhode Island Criminal law! All dismissals and not Guilty findings in Rhode Island should be expunged! This includes both felony and Criminal Misdemeanor dismissals in RI. All criminal records a... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463827_87.html 30th January 2008 The intersection between family law, criminal law and divorce in RI Overview A Rhode Island criminal domestic misdemeanor or felony case is often intertwined with complex issues concerning family law, child custody, child support, visitation, restra... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463826_90.html 30th January 2008 Top 8 arguments that typically do not work in Family Court in Rhode Island (RI). I also seriously doubt that they work anywhere else! Article by a Rhode Island divorce and family law lawyer. This article applies to all family law cases including divorce,... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_463825_90.html 30th January 2008 This article explains the Rhode Island divorce process from pre- filing considerations through trial including Rhode Island divorce law strategy.Finding a Rhode Island Divorce attorney/ lawyerThe first step in obtaining a divorce f... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_222132_96.html 03rd October 2007 A partition case in Rhode Island (RI) is an equitable, legal action in which a person corporation or legal entity can force the sale of real estate against another co-owner or life tenant. Partition cases can be a result of many different types of real pr... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_204072_18.html 21st August 2007 How is Rhode Island (RI) Child Support determined in divorce cases, paternity cases, child support cases and child visitation cases? In most cases, child support is determined by the "Rhode Island Family Court Child Support Formula and Guidelines". In ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_204034_18.html 21st August 2007 Question: If I hire a Rhode Island Personal Injury Attorney for my car accident case or slip and fall case, how does the process work? Answer: You should retain a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after the automobile or premises liability c... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_203505_97.html 20th August 2007 This is part two of a three part series on the Rhode Island divorce process including divorce strategy written by Rhode Island divorce lawyer David Slepkow (401-437-1100) In part one, I discussed the initial stages of a divorce from finding a Rhode Island... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_202257_96.html 15th August 2007 How is Child support modified in Rhode Island divorce and family law cases?Child support in Rhode Island is not automatically modified when there is a change in circumstances. The parent must file a motion to modify child support. When a motio... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_202255_90.html 15th August 2007 How is Child support modified in Rhode Island divorce and family law cases? Child support in Rhode Island is not automatically modified when there is a change in circumstances. The parent must file a motion to modify child support. When a motion for mo... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_202254_18.html 15th August 2007 Finding a Rhode Island Divorce attorney/ lawyer The first step in obtaining a divorce from your spouse is finding a Rhode Island attorney who you are comfortable with. Many attorneys give free initial consultations while others charge for the first co... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_201206_96.html 14th August 2007 1) I believe that I have been wronged by another individual or entity, what should I do next? You should contact an attorney promptly. One reason is that you will not run the risk of having your claim barred by the statute of limitations. Also, your re... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_176281_99.html 19th June 2007 1) Should I protect my home and personal assets by incorporating my business?Typically, yes. The single most important reason for incorporating is the fact that debts of the corporation and claims against the corporation will not adversely aff... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_176279_86.html 19th June 2007 1) I believe that I have been wronged by another individual or entity , what should I do next? You should contact an attorney promptly. One reason is that you will not run the risk of having your claim barred by the statute of limitations. Also, your r... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_173273_18.html 15th June 2007 1) Should I protect my home and personal assets by incorporating my business? Typically, yes. The single most important reason for incorporating is the fact that debts of the corporation and claims against the corporation will not adversely affect your... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_173270_18.html 15th June 2007 Question: How do Rhode Island personal injury lawyers charge for personal injury / automobile accident cases? Answer: Most Rhode Island Attorneys take personal injury, premises liability, dog bite cases, slip and fall and auto / car accidents on a cont... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150220_18.html 21st April 2007 This article explains pleas, plea agreements, criminal law and sentencing in Rhode Island (RI) for criminal misdemeanors.(Please call Rhode Island criminal law attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 if you need legal advice.) If you are charged with a ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150217_18.html 21st April 2007 Fiction- If I live together with my boyfriend for over seven years then we are automatically common law married. This is a huge urban myth that is completely and totally false! In fact, a couple could live together for 35 years in Rhode Island and stil... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150209_18.html 21st April 2007 The first step in obtaining a divorce from your spouse is finding a Rhode Island attorney who you are comfortable with. You can contact Rhode Island divorce and family law attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 if you have any questions or need any legal ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150204_96.html 21st April 2007 1) What documents should I have in my estate plan? Every person over the age of 65 should have the following documents: a will, a health care power of attorney and a financial power of attorney. (Please contact Rhode Island attorneys Slepkow Slepkow & ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150197_18.html 21st April 2007 1) Do I need a building permit to construct a small addition to my house or a deck around my above ground swimming pool? Yes. Almost all construction at your home requires a building permit. Even the placement of a shed in your backyard necessitates a ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150195_18.html 21st April 2007 1) Do I need a Will? Most likely, yes. Anyone who has minor children should have a will to appoint a Guardian in the event of both parents dying while the children are minors. (If you need any legal help please contact Rhode Island attorneys Slepkow Sl... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150192_18.html 21st April 2007 1) How long does it take to get a divorce in Rhode Island? If all issues concerning divorce, child support, equitable division of assets, alimony, visitation and other issues are resolved between the parties, the earliest possible date for a nominal di... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150134_96.html 20th April 2007 (For your convenience, I have prepared this list of "Post Divorce Do's and Don'ts". Some may be applicable to your case and many will not be applicable. Please take a few minutes to read this. If you have any questions about this article or need any legal... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_150132_96.html 20th April 2007 1) How long does it take to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent in Rhode Island? In order to begin the process of evicting a residential tenant in Rhode Island (RI) for non-payment of rent, the tenant must be more than 15 days late and then a five-d... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_149940_18.html 20th April 2007 1) Should I refuse a Breathalyzer test in Rhode Island? The answer is - "it depends". There is no good definitive answer to this question in Rhode Island. The only proper answer is it depends on the circumstances. If you need any Rhode Island dui / dwi... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_149901_18.html 20th April 2007 1) What is title insurance? How much does it cost? Should I buy it? Owner's title insurance protects the Buyer of a property against undiscovered liens or defects in the title prior to the time of purchase. If you need any legal help concerning a Rhode... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_149848_18.html 20th April 2007 1) What if my child's parent works overtime? Will overtime be included in child support? There is no standard law or rule in Rhode Island regarding whether or not the non-possessory parent's overtime will be used to calculate child support. If you have... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_149844_18.html 20th April 2007 1. What assets are marital property under Rhode Island law (RI) subject to being divided by the court in a divorce? In Rhode Island, all assets acquired by the parties (with limited exceptions as set forth below) during the course of the marriage const... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_145967_96.html 09th April 2007 1) If I am injured in an automobile accident, what do I do? Make sure you stop at the scene of the car accident and notify the police department immediately about the accident. If possible, please get all of the information about the other parties invo... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_145965_18.html 09th April 2007