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At Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc., we are dedicated to providing strong legal representation in family law cases in order to obtain successful results. Our tough legal stance, coupled with a commitment to sensitive client service, is what makes us a Rhode Island divorce law firm that clients continue to turn to when they need serious representation.
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
1y ago
An important but sometimes overlooked issue during a divorce is how to protect access to health insurance afterward. In the United States, health insurance for a family is often tied to one spouse’s employment and requires that a couple be married in order for coverage to apply to both individuals. The prospect of losing this Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
1y ago
For parents contemplating divorce, one of the most important issues to resolve is child custody — particularly physical custody over where children will live. In states like Rhode Island, where courts tend to prefer awarding one parent primary custody, obtaining a true shared arrangement requires planning and a strong understanding of state law. Child custody Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
While the goal for many when divorcing is to get through the process as quickly and painlessly as possible, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes divorces get ugly. One of the most common ways that spouses may try to hurt each other or get the upper hand – aside from arguing over parenting and custody Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
Child custody cases often involve issues that the parents do not agree on. As the case comes to a resolution, the parents will either negotiate an agreement through their attorneys or – if they are unable to come to an agreeable solution – the family court judge presiding over the case will decide. One issue Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
Couples facing divorce may have misconceptions about the concept of spousal maintenance. At the outset, it is important to understand that each case is different, and maintenance orders will be highly fact-specific. However, understanding general misconceptions and the corresponding realities can assist you if you are facing family law issues related to spousal support in Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
One of the largest financial impacts that divorce has is the assignment of child support, a regular payment designed to see that a child’s needs are met despite their parents no longer living together. Rhode Island law determines child support as a percentage of the supporting parent’s net income. However, this raises some important questions, Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
There is no getting around it: tax issues are always part of any divorce, simply because the marital assets are being divided, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats this as income. This is especially complex to navigate when the divorce involves high-income parties and high-value assets. The stakes are often higher when large marital Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
There is a lot of online advice for people who are going through a divorce or other legal issue about what they should and should not post on their social media accounts. There is also a great misconception about what “social media” means and some people assume that it only refers to platforms like Facebook, Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
One of the largest financial impacts that divorce has is the assignment of child support, a regular payment designed to see that a child’s needs are met despite their parents no longer living together. Rhode Island law determines child support as a percentage of the supporting parent’s net income. However, this raises some important questions, Read More ..read more
Kirshenbaum Law Associates Blog
3y ago
Couples who are in love and planning their wedding often get caught up in the romance of it all. The last thing they want to think about is divorce. But the reality is that despite the rate of divorce declining over the past several years, couples still have a 40 percent chance of divorcing. That Read More ..read more