22nd 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...
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...
28th April 2008
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...
01st 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...
21st August 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...
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 ...
21st August 2007
In Rhode Island (RI) Divorce and Child support cases, Can I get the father or mother of my child to be ordered to pay for private school education?
No, unless there is a contractual obligation, a stipulated consent order or there is an ongoing divorce....
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...
15th 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...
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...
21st April 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...
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 ...
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...
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 & ...
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 ...
