My goal is to provide you with honest and reliable advice.
Practice areas
Pre and post divorce advice and planning. Prenuptial agreements. Transfers of property incident to divorce. Divorce related taxation issues. Common Law Marriage. Preparation of marital settlement agreements. Available for appointments nights and weekends.
Contested divorce. Business valuations. Real estate valuations. Property distribution. Deferred sale of the marital home. Alimony - rehabilitative and open ended awards. Child support. High conflict custody cases. Relocation with children. Divorce financial planning. Trials and contested hearings. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.
38 years, 2,500 cases
Obtain open ended and rehabilitative alimony awards. Assessment of financial needs, ability to pay. Calculate the after tax effect of alimony awards. Working with independent divorce financial planners. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.
38 years
High conflict, contested and uncontested child custody matters. Modification of custody and parenting time orders. Best interests of children. Forensic mental health evaluations. Supervised visitation in and out of court. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.
38 years
Obtaining and enforcing child support orders. Defending against claims of non-payment and contempt. Garnishment and direct deposit. All aspects of family law. Available for appointments nights and weekends.
38 years
Languages spoken
English
63 Sockanosset Cross Rd.
Suite 2B
Cranston, RI, 02920-5557
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
RI | Authorized to practice law | 1983 | 01/08/2021 |
NY | Currently registered | 1983 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Edward P. Gallogly Inn of Court | Member | 2000 - Present |
Kent County Bar Association | Secretary | 1990 - Present |
American Bar Association | Family Law Section | 1984 - Present |
Kent County Bar Association | Board Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Boston University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1988 |
Brooklyn Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Northeastern University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1975 |
Posted by Vincent
Fri Jun 10 2016
Raymond Mastroianni, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 6, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Neville Bedford, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney William Balkun is a learned practitioner who is well respected amongst his peers. He is courteous and professional in all of his dealings. He is an invaluable asset to the Rhode Island family court bar.
Check, Credit Card