Rhode Island Separation and Divorce Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is A Legal Separation?
  A Legal Separation is similar to a divorce in that the issues relating to child custody, child support, visitation, alimony or spousal support, the division of property and the allocation of debts … more
• How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
  At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody.  Usually, both parents are … more
• What Is An Annulment?
  An annulment is a method of voiding the contract of marriage. If an annulment is granted, the result is that the parties are treated as if the marriage never occurred. An annulment can only be … more
• What Exactly Does It Mean To Be Divorced?
  If you are divorced it means that a judge has signed a “dissolution of marriage” declaring that you are no longer legally married to your spouse.  Just as getting married is a … more
• What Is The Difference Between a "Fault" and a "No Fault" Divorce?
  A “no fault” divorce is one where the spouse filing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at … more