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What Factors Determine the "Best Interest of the Child?" by David S. Slepkow, Esq.

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island has been consistent about delineating the factors that The Rhode Island Family Court must analyze in determining Rhode Island Child Custody Cases. Child Custody battles in Rhode Island usually occur in the context of Divorce cases, Post Divorce cases or Miscellaneous Petitions between non married parents seeking custody.

How Do Rhode Island Courts Handle Significant Others and Visitation During Divorce? by Don P. Moyer, Esq.

Here is the situation: You have been separated from your spouse for two years, and have just filed for divorce and your first hearing for child support is a week away. You are living with the love of your life (not your spouse). Your children live with you and are happy. All seems fine. What could go wrong?

What’s the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody? by Don P. Moyer, Esq.

Many states have differing terminology for legal and physical custody. In Rhode Island, legal custody is the ability to have input in major life decisions of the children in question. A person with "sole custody" has sole legal custody, and does not need to include the other parent in the decision making process things like health, education, or religious upbringing issues of the children.