About Kristy Garside
KRISTY J. GARSIDE, ESQ.
KGarside@counselfirst.com
Professional Information:
Rhode Island, admitted November 2004
Massachusetts, admitted December 2004
Practice Areas:
- Family Law
- Elder Law
- Pension and Retirement Law
Publications
- “Special Issues in Military Divorce” Co-author, Advanced Family Law, National Business Institute, May 2010
- “QDRO Practice in Rhode Island from A-Z” Co-author, RI Bar Assoc., Oct. 2009
- “A Practical Guide to Divorce in Rhode Island” Co-author, Retirement Assets, 1st edition 2009, MCLE New England
- “QDROs: From A-Z, Food for Thought re: Avoiding Malpractice” RI Bar Assoc., Nov. 2008
Presentations
Family Law and Pension and Retirement
- “Special Issues in Military Divorce” Advanced Family Law, National Business Institute, 2010
- “Military Family Law Issues, Health Care and Retirement Benefits” Inn of Court, 2010
- “QDRO Practice in Rhode Island from A-Z” Co-author, RI Bar Assoc., Oct. 2009
- “QDROs: From A-Z, Food for Thought re: Avoiding Malpractice” RI Bar Assoc., 2008
- “QDROs and Their Pitfalls” Edward P. Gallogly American Family Law Inn of Court, 2008
Elder Law
- “Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate” CARE, 2010
- “ElderlawHousecallsRI.com” SeniorRULE Red Hat Tea, Atria Aquidneck Place, 2010
- “Estate Planning and Long Term Care” RI Deaf Senior Citizens, 2010
- “Long Term Care and Estate Planning” Little Compton Library, 2010
- “Health Care Durable Power of Attorney Clinic” RI Bar Association, Newport, 2009
- “Caregiver Spotlight” Blenheim Assisted Living, a Benchmark Community, 2008
Memberships:
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
- Family Court Bench Bar Committee
- Edward P. Gallogly American Family Law Inn of Court
- Community Advocacy & Resources for Elders (CARE), secretary
- Resources Unlimited and Liaisons for Elders (SeniorRULE), Newport Group
- Accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Board of Directors for the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties
- Rhode Island Child Support Guideline Review Task Force 2007
- RI Bar Assoc. Volunteer Lawyer Program and Elderly Pro Bono Program
- Lawyer Referral Service
Education:
- J.D., Roger Williams University School of Law
- B.S., University of Massachusetts, Major: Sport Management, Minor: Sociology
- Certificate, University of Massachusetts, Criminal Justice
Personal:
I am a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts (part of the “Berkshires”) and currently reside in Tiverton, Rhode Island. I am married to Christopher Garside. Christopher is a native “Aquidneck Islander” who grew up in Portsmouth. We are the proud parents of two boys, Tyler and Nathan.
