Rhode Island Divorce Tips

Rhode Island Divorce Coaching these days reveals many of the things that people want to know about as I sit down and meet with more people to be coached for their divorce proceedings.

For instance, "What kind of things have to be "on the record" and in the Judge's Order about the divorce?"

It's easy to get confused in a divorce when you've already gone to the trouble of putting together a Marital Settlement Agreement that contains literally "everything" you and your spouse have agreed upon to resolve your divorce.

Outlining several of them may be helpful to people, though they may vary primarily depending upon whether you have minor children or not at the time of your Nominal Hearing.

1. Residency must be testified to and on the record.

2. Service upon your spouse needs to be on the record whether it is by you or mentioned quickly by the judge.

3. The marriage date and place must be confirmed as accurate and generally a date of separation of the parties living as husband and wife should be provided to the Rhode Island Family Court judge at the time of the hearing.

4. Identification of any Minor Children Must be on the record and specifics relating to legal custody, physical custody, visitation, child support and     .

5. At least the general basis of the grounds for divorce that have been specified as the reason for granting the divorce.

6. In the very least, requests for alimony and waivers of alimony as well as statements about about age, health, education, and employment or income justifying a waiver of alimony must also be on the record.

7. The authentication of a Marital Settlement Agreement and submission of the agreement as a Full Exhibit must be made along with the testimony of both parties that each person identifies his or her signature on the Agreement, it was signed freely and voluntarily and that the person signing the document considers the Agreement to be a fair and equitable distribution of their marital estate.

These are fundamentals that must be on the record. Several other items should be on the record but need not be mentioned in this brief article. I will endeavor to address them in another article on Rhode Island Divorce.

This should not be taken as an "all inclusive list" of everything that must be on the record. Different proceedings and circumstances may call for additional items or fewer items.

Just keep in mind that the Rhode Island Family Court has a system in place that lets you go through your divorce as quickly as possible if you are amicable with your spouse, know what you have to do in order to use that system efficiently, and protect your children properly in the process.

Be prepared. Get some coaching from a professional who does this for a living and you will have the best chance at success getting through the process without spending a lot of money.

If you are nervous or uncertain about what to do, that's your internal signal telling you that you should be calling me for your low-cost divorce coaching session.

My best to you as you go before the Rhode Island Family Court System. It's not easy.  Divorce never is.  Let's make it easier for you and for the Rhode Island Family Court judge and make things as efficient as possible. You'll be happier. The Rhode Island family court's divorce process will work much better for you.  And best of all I'll help you keep as much of your hard earned money in your pocket where it belongs!

Authored By:

Christopher A. Pearsall, Attorney-at-Law

Rhode Island's Full-Time Divorce* Lawyer is Now
Rhode Island's Only Divorce and Family Law Coach!!

Discover the Tremendous Benefits You Receive by 

Participating in Family Law Coaching Sessions!

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Schedule Your Low-Cost Rhode Island Divorce* or Family Law* Coaching Session!

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* The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all attorneys in the general practice of law.  The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any particular field of practice.

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As a Rhode Island lawyer I am thrilled that my divorce coaching program is on the rise even as other areas of practice for colleagues are struggling.

I was floored when I was actually asked recently, "What do you get out of this Rhode Island Divorce Coaching program? You certainly can't be making a mint from $135 sessions for an hour here and there each week. What's the catch?"

In a nutshell I'll let my readers know what I let this client know. I get to help people affordably in a difficult economy. I get to sleep restfully each night knowing I'm doing a good thing for people. Ultimately I still get to use what I've learned over the years. Lastly, but certainly not the least, I get to work for myself and spend more quality time with my wife.

The client was a bit stunned. Perhaps my readers would be too. A lawyer who doesn't bring in big bucks, who doesn't charge big bucks, who doesn't work 80 hours a week and who just wants to be able to live life without all the stress and aggravation that many lawyers put themselves through all for the sake of having more and more "things." Financially it gets a little tough sometimes with the rising cost of everything, but we're all dealing with that these days.

I suppose in a sense, I'm genuine. I know what it's like to do a hard days work, to have been through a first marriage that didn't work out, to see family law in action, to see families of all kinds and how they work and how they don't. I'm practical and I can relate to my clients. I have a big heart and though I can't give away my services for free, I've done the best I can to help others. In the end, I know I've done my best for people and based on what is truly important in life.

I hope other people find the path I have found some day and that colleagues pick up on it without overcharging. Rhode Island Divorce Coaching is something that I've received rants and raves from my clients confidentially about it and I know I've helped the judges with their calendars and the resolution of cases in the process.

I'm making a difference. I can see it. I can feel it. I hear about it from those who benefit from it and I am happy that the program I created works. I plan on making it better and as affordable as possible.

For now, it's still a great new program and it's evolving every day. For those who have given it a chance, they know what it does and can do.

I welcome everyone to have an initial meeting with me for 1 hour at only $135 for the hour. You won't be disappointed. So pick up your phone and dial (401) 632-6976 to make your appointment or to understand how I do what I do and why. I'll be more than happy to take a minute or two to discuss it with you, including how I do what I do and why.

Have a Fantastic Evening!

Christopher A. Pearsall, The Rhode Island Divorce Coach
Owner of the Rhode Island Divorce Coaching Institute

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You've already heard or read that the Rhode Island Supreme Court doesn't license lawyers in any specific area of law.  When we pass the Rhode Island Bar Exam and we are sworn in we are all sworn in as general practitioners.  From that point on, we may choose certain areas that we want to "focus" in but we are not technically "specialists" in anything.

Of course this makes it very hard for people to find a Rhode Island lawyer who specializes or rather " is experienced in" the practice of divorce law.  Yet whether you get an experienced lawyer in the area of law you are looking for, be it divorce or some other area of law, I have noticed something over the years that seems rather consistent but I will localize it to divorce law since that is my specific area of experience.

Since I began the Rhode Island Divorce Coaching Institute in March of 2009 I have had countless people come to me because they were either unhappy with their Rhode Island Divorce lawyers or wanted a second opinion about the lawyer's performance on their case.  

I found that invariably there was one thing that was virtually always missing and that was this "explanation!"  In almost every case, the attorney did not bother to explain to their client how the process works, the the options that were available to him or her so that the client could make important informed decisions about the direction of the case.  This is something I have always done but do so in even more detail now in my capacity as a Rhode island Divorce lawyer acting in a coaching capacity because I find education to be a major role of a coach.

Now, if you didn't know.  As the client you are supposed to be in control of your case.  Now this doesn't mean that you hire a divorce attorney and then you micromanage his or her activities.  If this were the case, then the divorce attorney's skills, experience and legal judgment would be worthless.  However, if major decisions and the direction of your case needs to be chosen then by all rights this is a decision the client should make after being informed of all the options and the risks of exercising each option.  

Now here is the crucial question!  How can you do that if your Rhode Island Divorce attorney doesn't inform you of these things?  The answer is, "You Can't!"  This is not the best position to be in since at this point you've allowed your divorce lawyer to have so much authority that your case, your life, and your legal bill end up solely in the hands of the attorney simply because the attorney hasn't informed you or you haven't demanded to know what is going on.

In a nut shell, it is a bad idea to simply hire an Rhode island divorce attorney that you think is good at what he or she does and then just let them take it from there and tell you what to do.  This is blind trust and leads to divorces that spiral out of your control because you do not insist on understanding what is going on legally and procedurally.

This is a major difference between what happens when you engage the services of a Rhode Island Divorce Attorney to represent you in family court as opposed to when you engage the services of a Rhode Island Divorce Coach to help you represent yourself.  Think about it.  How can you represent yourself if you don't understand the law and procedure that relates to the case right at that time?  You can't!  That's why as a Rhode Island Divorce Attorney and Coach I make sure you know what is going on, what issues apply and what issues might arise depending upon the options your might consider taking.

Ultimately, it's your Rhode Island divorce or family law issue, shouldn't you be in control of it since it deals with YOUR life?!  Absolutely!  Well, you certainly can't do that if you don't understand what is going on, right?  So how good is a lawyer that you retain to represent you in court if he or she doesn't take the time to explain to you the divorce process, your legal rights, how matters are practically handled in the court, and what is realistic under the circumstances?

In my professional opinion, any divorce attorney can justify all he or she wants that he or she to saving you money, but that is NOT the time nor the subject matter to skimp on for the client.  It is crucial for you to understand these things as a client otherwise you can't make informed decisions.

If you want understanding of the process and what you can expect, see a Rhode Island Divorce Coach even if it's just for an initial session.  This will give you a tremendous edge by giving you the information you need to make decisions in your divorce case.  It will be the best legal monies you will have spent and usually the coach can suggest things to you that may save you up to $800 with an attorney you may choose to hire.

So how can you boil this down into two sentences?  A divorce lawyer who is engaged to represent you in court rarely explains in detail the fundamentals of what you can expect in your divorce matter.  A Rhode island Divorce Coach does the opposite and teaches you what you need to know to make the important decisions in your case and not lose control of your life, your case and your decisions.

My Recommendation - Get Some Coaching even before your Retain a Courtroom Lawyer!  It will be the best investment you make in your divorce . . . for YOU!

Authored By:

Christopher A. Pearsall, Attorney-at-Law

Rhode Island's Full-Time Divorce* Lawyer is Now
Rhode Island's Only Divorce and Family Law Coach!!

Discover the Tremendous Benefits You Receive by 

Participating in Family Law Coaching Sessions!

Visit the RhodeIslandDivorceCoach.com

Call (401) 632-6976 Now
to
Schedule Your Low-Cost Rhode Island Divorce* or Family Law* Coaching Session!

Experience the Difference!

Copyright 2007 to Present.  Christopher A. Pearsall, Attorney-At-Law
 Offering Rhode Island Rhode Island Divorce and Family Law Coaching for a New Millenium!

* The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all attorneys in the general practice of law.  The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any particular field of practice.

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People don't always need a Rhode Island divorce or family law lawyer to represent them in court.  Yet many people need professional and experienced legal advice so they can be informed of their legal rights and all of their alternatives in order to make the proper decisions in their Rhode Island Family law matter.

For instance, the case of Francis and the Rhode Island Family Court's joint physical placement order is a perfect example of a time when a Rhode Island divorce and family law lawyer is not necessarily needed right away for purposes of representation and you just need a little bit of legal assistance.

* The Rhode Island Coaching Case of Francis
and the Court's Joint Physical Placement Order *

By a Rhode Island Family Court Final Judgment of Divorce, Francis has joint physical custody of his son Jeremiah with his ex-wife Susan.  Francis is a very involved father and has his children 50% or more of the time every single week.  Over time after their divorce is finalized,, Susan develops a relationship and makes plans to get remarried.  

Despite the Rhode Island Family Court's Order of joint physical and legal custody, Susan simply expected to move with Jeremiah to Toledo, Ohio just before her marriage.  Susan told Francis about the move but didn't give him time to respond and has not made any effort to discuss it with him.  

Susan already knows that Francis does not approve of it but she plans to do it anyway.  Francis does not want Jeremiah to move away and wants to know what his legal rights are and whether he has the right to oppose the planned move to Toledo, Ohio.

In a one (1) hour Coaching session I am able to go through the legal and non-legal alternatives that Francis has available to him, the pros and cons of each alternative and roughly what responses Francis might expect from his ex-wife and from the court based upon each method of proceeding.

During his one (1) hour coaching and advice session with me, Francis received the valuable information he needed to know in order to make this crucial decision.  Francis now knows his legal rights and the alternatives available to him in this situation and the possible risks of each alternative.

Coaching is quickly becoming today's principle means for people to get the legal advice and direction they need at a price they can afford without spending thousands to hire a lawyer when they do not have to.

Your communications remain confidential as long as disclosure is not made to a third-party outside your support circle.  Plus, you can end up in a better position legally and procedurally in almost every case by attending an affordable initial coaching session and discovering the important information and factors you need to know to make the important decisions in your life.  

At a cost of only $135 for an hour with an experienced Rhode Island Divorce and Family Law Lawyer* in Rhode Island, you need to ask yourself, isn't my life and my legal matter worth $135?

Authored By:

Christopher A. Pearsall, Attorney-at-Law

Rhode Island's Full-Time Divorce* Lawyer is Now
Rhode Island's Only Divorce and Family Law Coach!!

Discover the Tremendous Benefits You Receive by 

Participating in Divorce and Family Law Coaching Sessions!

Visit the RhodeIslandDivorceCoach.com

Call (401) 632-6976 Now
to
Schedule Your Low-Cost Rhode Island Divorce* or Family Law* Coaching Session!

Experience the Difference!

Copyright 2007 to Present.  Christopher A. Pearsall, Esquire
 Offering Rhode Island Rhode Island Divorce and Family Law Coaching for a New Millenium!

* The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all attorneys in the general practice of law.  The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any particular field of practice.

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Authored By:

Christopher A. Pearsall, Attorney-at-Law

Rhode Island's Full-Time Divorce* Lawyer is Now
Rhode Island's Only Divorce and Family Law Coach!!

Discover the Tremendous Benefits You Receive by 

Participating in Family Law Coaching Sessions!

Visit the RhodeIslandDivorceCoach.com

Call (401) 632-6976 Now
to
Schedule Your Low-Cost Rhode Island Divorce* or Family Law* Coaching Session!

Experience the Difference!

Copyright 2007 to Present.  Christopher A. Pearsall, Esquire
 Offering Rhode Island Rhode Island Divorce and Family Law Coaching for a New Millenium!

* The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all attorneys in the general practice of law.  The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any particular field of practice.

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If you have a Rhode Island Family Court matter and you just expect to go into the courtroom and "tell your story."  I urge you to think again.

Rhode Island Family Court has procedural rules, administrative court orders, judge's standing orders, rules of evidence and, of course laws governing domestic relations.  I can assure you that no matter what order you try to read these Rhode Island Family Court requirements you will not be able to assemble them in any order that says "Hey, walk into court and when it's your turn to speak . . . just tell the judge your story."

What's my point?  If you don't know the RI Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure as they relate to your particular type of case and the matters to be heard by the court in your case, you might as well spit into the wind because that's about as far as you are likely to get.  Without guidance don't expect to get too far.

Is there another good thing you should know other than the family court procedure in Rhode Island?  Yes, you should know your rights relating to your particular case and issues.  

What do I mean when you should know your legal rights?  It may not be essential to know and understand the entire body of Rhode Island divorce and family law in order to know your legal rights, but it is important to know the law and your legal rights as they relate to your particular divorce and family law issues.

It doesn't sound too ominous a task for your divorce or family law issue, now does it?  

All I'm suggesting is that you know the Rhode Island legal procedure and the Rhode Island laws relating to your issue and how you go about presenting it.  

Pretty simple, right?  Well, in a one word answer, "No".  What I'm suggesting is a challenge for some RI lawyers who find themselves within the RI Family Court System on less than a frequent basis so you can imagine how difficult it might be if you try to represent yourself without any guidance and have no knowledge of Rhode Island Divorce law. 

The fact is, you could try it.  If you are lucky you might survive it without a good tongue lashing from a family court judge.  If you don't know what you are doing and the judge thinks you are wasting the court's time then you've got a problem.  You see it is not too hard for a judge to discern that you simply didn't think your matter was important enough for you to take the time to make sure you knew what you were supposed to do.  If you think about it, it makes sense.  

Why should the court change years of effort using procedures meant to create fairness and reliability to suddenly just give you carte blanche to present your matter any way you like?  The fact is, it shouldn't.

Shouldn't it be your responsibility to know what you are doing if you are the one coming before the court?  Of course!  After all, you are either asking the court to do something for you or you are defending yourself against the allegations of an opponent and you want the court to disregard those allegations and whatever your opponent is asking for, right?  So naturally shouldn't you know what you are doing?  The answer is a resounding "Yes."  

So what can you do?  What are your options?  

You can try to figure out all of the Rhode Island Laws and procedures as they relate to your situation, or you can get some coaching from an experienced divorce and family law professional.

So where do you turn for help? 

Until recently, the options haven't been great.  The traditional options have been that you hire  a lawyer to represent your interests or hope you can find the right information to help yourself through.  If your money or time is limited, then neither of these options is really workable for you. 

Wouldn't it help if an experienced divorce and family law lawyer sat down and explained the Rhode Island procedures and law to you and how they apply to your specific situation?  

This has been the problem.  Most lawyers won't take divorce and family law cases on a piecemeal basis.  Why is that?  First, there isn't much money in it.  Second, there is too much liability attached in comparison to whatever money the lawyer earns.

How am I helping you?  I've certainly painted a picture that isn't too rosy.  

This article doesn't help you, but I can help you by providing the missing piece of the puzzle.

You have the constitutional right to represent yourself.  I believe in this right. I believe that no person should be afraid to exercise this right.  Yet you can't exercise your legal rights without fear of being stopped by the court if you don't know the procedure and your legal rights.

This is precisely why I developed a Rhode Island divorce and family law coaching program.  Now you have the opportunity to sit down with an experienced Rhode Island lawyer to get the help you need.  I've focused my practice exclusively in the area of divorce and family law for more than a decade now and I designed a program to fill the gap that is missing for people.

I designed a program that for a fraction of the cost of hiring a lawyer to represent you, you can get the information you need, right when you need it.

This divorce and family law coaching program began in March of 2009.  It has been a magnificent success and continues to grow.  

So, if you need legal help in a Rhode Island Divorce or family law matter, I can almost always help you!  I don't provide this service for free but I've come as close as I can.  I provide legal coaching and advice in Rhode Island divorce and family law matters for minimum sessions of one (1) hour at a cost of only $135 for that hour.  If you need more than an hour then to make it simpler it's just an additional $33.75 for any portion of a quarter of an hour that is needed after initial hour.

You can join the countless people I've successfully helped so far.  

Call NOW (401) 632-6976 to set up your Coaching and Advice Session!

Authored By:

Christopher A. Pearsall, Attorney-at-Law

 Rhode Island's Full-Time Divorce* Lawyer is Now
Rhode Island's Only Divorce and Family Law Coach!!

Discover the Tremendous Benefits You Receive by 

Participating in Family Law Coaching Sessions!

Visit the RhodeIslandDivorceCoach.com

Call (401) 632-6976 Now
to
Schedule Your Low-Cost Rhode Island Divorce* or Family Law* Coaching Session!

Experience the Difference!

Copyright 2007 to Present.  Christopher A. Pearsall, Esquire
 Offering Rhode Island Rhode Island Divorce and Family Law Coaching for a New Millenium!

* The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all attorneys in the general practice of law.  The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any particular field of practice.

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