Child Custody and Visitation attorneys in Newport RI
Phone: 401-841-5700
Fax: 401-367-0192
Phone: 401-841-5700
Fax: 401-367-0192
Contact the Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers at The Law Offices of Jeremy W. Howe:
401-841-5700 or via EMail HERE.
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There is nothing more important during the divorce or separation process than the care of and attention to the children. Children can experience deep emotional distress when parents divorce whether they visibly display their symptoms or not. Most children see the divorce as extending toward them as well, and worry that they are ‘losing’ one of their parents, or, worse, that they have somehow caused the divorce themselves. They may fear that they will not have a home. It is clear from the research that children of divorce fare as well as the parents do in the process. If the parents are bitter and hostile, the children will have a tougher time of it.
Mother of a now 13 year old. Dad wanted child to relocate to Colorado with him. Judge denied the Dad’s motion so the child stayed in RI with mom, Middletown, RI.
"Jeremy and Kristy's integrity is what separates them from their counterparts. Kristy was my attorney during years of child custody issues. She has the patience to listen to you and the knowledge to provide guidance in 'what's in the child's best interest'. During the trial, she was prepared and performed gracefully in the courtroom. Every time I called or visited the office, you can feel that the staff genuinely cared about you. This office exudes professionalism. They are the reason I believe the court system truly does work for 'what is in the best interest of the child'."
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Parties to divorce with children should consider professional counseling for the two of them (“exit” counseling); for each of them separately, or for the children. They should also consider mediation as a way to avoid bitterness, resentment and hostility. When the parties behave civilly towards one another the children adjust more easily to the changes.
Contact the Child Custody and Visitation Attorneys at The Law Offices of Jeremy W. Howe:
401-841-5700 or via EMail HERE.
The Courts look at various factors when deciding what is in the “best interest of the child” when determining matters of custody and visitation. The court must analyze eight factors in its determination:
Contact the Child Custody and Visitation Law Firm of Jeremy W. Howe:
401-841-5700 or via EMail HERE.
In a contested custody trial the court will examine all factors in deciding who will get custody. In most divorces in Rhode Island, the parties agree to share “joint legal custody” which provides for mutual responsibility in major decisions regarding the children’s welfare including education, medical care, and emotional, moral , and religious development. Most parties also agree that one parent will have physical placement. If the parties can not agree, the court will normally order that one parent will have physical placement. Some parents agreed to share physical placement. These parenting arrangements are sometimes more fair to the parents (in theory) than they are fair (in practice) to the children. Each situation is individual and the best result is based upon the needs and abilities of the children, the practical aspects of the individual case such as available time to parent and what is ultimately in the “best interest” of the child.
Visitation is often decided by the parties and is based predominantly upon what is reasonable for the child, convenient for each party based upon their work schedules and what will be considered acceptable by the court. In the event that the parties can not come to an agreement on this matter, the court will decide on a visitation schedule and order specific visitation. Some divorcing parties mediate custody, placement and visitation with experienced mediators who assist divorcing parents to set up a parenting plan and a parenting schedule.
Contact the Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers at The Law Offices of Jeremy W. Howe:
401-841-5700 or via EMail HERE.
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