No, the appreciation in value of inherited property is not subject to assignment in divorce. The provision is found in RIGL 15-5-16.1(b). The Rhode...

Should get a lawyer?

Yes, you should hire a lawyer. Some Rhode Island lawyers are licensed to handle cases in Rhode Island as well as in Massachusetts at the same...

Should I seek legal help?

Yes, you can ask for your medical bills to be paid. The business may have insurance that covers your injury. If the insurance gets involved then...

The statute of limitations (the time you have to file a case in court) is a different number of years for different types of cases. Threatening...

Between the time you file for divorce and the time the divorce is final there will be about six months to one year where everything is up in the...

How can I retrieve my divorce decree in Kent county?

If it is recent then go to the Kent County courthouse and obtain it from the Clerk's Office. Call them ahead of time in order to confirm that the...

He can’t. He has an obligation to you financially, even in divorce. And no, he can’t take the kids. They always say that.

Will I get evicted if I refuse to pay rent bc I don't have ANY info on the new landlord?

Other than in an emergency, the landlord does not have a right of access to your apartment unless you get advance notice. Also, the person who is...

You are within your rights to prune the part of the tree that is over the property line into your front yard. Your neighbor may become furious and...

Can I sue my neighbor for harassment??

You have claims against your neighbor. Suing for harassment is not the best way to go. You might complain to the police about the harassment. ...