Yes. Most Rhode Island Family Court orders — including child custody, child support, and visitation orders — can be modified if there has been a substantial change [...]
Violating a Rhode Island Family Court order — whether by failing to pay child support, denying court-ordered visitation, or violating a restraining order — is a serious [...]
Rhode Island Family Court encourages and in many cases requires parties to attempt mediation before proceeding to a contested hearing. Mediation is a process in which a [...]
A temporary order is a court order entered early in a Family Court case that governs the parties' rights and obligations while the case is pending — [...]
You are not legally required to have an attorney in Rhode Island Family Court, but having one is strongly advisable in most situations. Family Court proceedings involve [...]
The timeline varies significantly depending on the type of case and whether it is contested. Uncontested divorces where both parties agree on all terms can often be [...]
