You will need to meet with a family law attorney for guidance with the DCYF cases, right away

Child custody question

These matters are determined by fact-intensive case law. You may have a strong case. Meet with a family law attorney to sort out the facts and go...

This will most likely fail to meet the burden, no

Can my stepmother keep me and my brothers from visiting our Dad at his nursing home or his funeral when that time comes?

She would need to convince a magistrate that a civil or criminal restraining order issue protecting your father from you. She would need some kind...

Health coverage. Court ordered health coverage from ex spouse. Divorce in RI

The Family Court cannot tell your ex's employer what to do; they are not a party to your divorce. This is dealt with by statute. Your ex must...

Can they actually charge me with contempt of court, and if they can, what's likely to happen as a result?

This is a very close call and will be up to the Judge's discretion entirely. You will not go to jail.

Question regarding child support payments

Your ex's adjusted gross income will be altered because she has another child

Can i get a court appointed lawyer if i am buying my home

RI Legal Services will make sure there is no conflict of interest. They will put you through a means test to see if you qualify.

If the Judge has constantly sided with the other side is it worth going to court if a satisfactory agreement is not available?

You can go to trial if you have a good faith dispute in an issue properly under the jurisdiction of the Family Court. I do not recommend going to...

Will my son's father be able to get visitations if he hasn't been in my son's life for about 8 years?

This depends on a wide variety of factors. He may at least get supervised visitation. You will need to speak to a family law attorney.