While no one wishes to need a restraining order in their lives, unfortunate circumstances lead to that happening for various people. Needing a restraining order is a scary thought, and the time spent getting one and thinking about getting one is fearful for even the...
Alimony Determinations in Rhode Island When a married couple gets a divorce, the family court may order either former spouse to pay alimony. The basis and award of alimony can vary, sometimes significantly, from state to state. The laws regarding alimony in Rhode Island can be...
The divorce process is stressful enough, but the weeks and months after your divorce can be equally stressful. Trying to move on with your life isn’t easy, so here are a few tips for coping with divorce. 1. Review Your Legal Documents Go through your will, trust, power...
You’re closing an important chapter in your life and preparing to write a new one, but you aren’t sure where to start. You’ve followed through with divorce mediation and finalized your divorce. Now, you find yourself at a crossroads in your life where you are faced with an important...
There is a lot that you can do on your own to help your Rhode Island divorce work more successfully in your favor. There is also a lot that you can do early that will help to improve and expedite things later on. But when...
Divorce & Alimony in Rhode Island When you are in a relationship with someone, and nothing ever seems to be going right, it may sound appealing to get a divorce. In most cases, if you truly are unhappy there is a little to no reason as...
It’s not always an easy thing to admit, but sometimes, marriages end, and through no fault of our own. Regardless of how, or why, your marriage ended, however, it’s essential that you know how to find a divorce lawyer to handle your situation the minute...
What do you do in a Domestic Violence situation? The unfortunate truth about domestic violence is that you never know when it will happen to you, or under what circumstances. However, if you’ve found yourself amid a domestic violence situation, you need to contact Elisha Morris,...
In the state of Rhode Island, it is important to consider that you are aware how child support alimony may differ from other states. Providence child support alimony in particular uses the Income Shares Model to calculate the amount the noncustodial parent is required to...
Getting married can be wonderful, but staying married can be a challenge. If you’ve recently gotten married and are concerned about the state of your assets, you’ll need to get some antenuptial agreement in place, and the law office of Elisha Morris, Esq., can help...