Cranston, RI Child Custody lawyers (182)

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Neville Bedford
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2003
Admitted to practice in 2003 in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Courts, attorney Bedford brings years of negotiating and business experience to his general practice with a focus on family issues. Seeking to promote Divorce with dignity, Attorney Be...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Copyright Infringement
Angelina Landi
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2012
My name is Attorney Angelina Landi. I specialize in complicated family court matters including divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, relocation, child support, DCYF and domestic abuse cases. I have been involved in many cases with compl...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, Domestic Violence
William Balkun
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 8.1
Licensed since 1983
Review: “I hired William Bulkun for my divorce . He has done an excellent job , met all my expectations and goals . He was fair and honest with me . Bill knows the law inside and out and told me what to expect . In my case we wen...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Family, Child Support
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Timothy Sweet
5.0 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 2009
You're not a bill, you're a person. The Law Office of Timothy M. Sweet, LLC is here to help
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoption
Paul Ferns
4.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 1996
Review: “Paul is an amazing attorney and his paralegal Jill is an absolute sweetheart to deal with. Paul handled my child custody and child support matter. He was knowledgable, diligent and mastered the courtroom. Hire him NOW!!! ”
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
John Quigley
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1985
Review: “Attorney Quigley (Jack) provided outstanding service and excellent results. His years of experience are evident. Jack answered all my questions thoroughly and always responded to me promptly if I had any concerns. Jack re...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials
Denise Cassisi
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 2007
Attorney Denise Cassisi Finkelman is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Rhode Island and Connecticut and in the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island. She is an Attorney with Lynch, Lynch & Friel, Warwick, RI. Her areas...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense
Jesse Nason
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.6
Licensed since 2005
Jesse Nason is a partner at Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum,Attorneys At Law, Inc. He represents family law clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family
Dawn Cook
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.2
Licensed since 1998
Attorney Dawn M. Cook is a lifelong Rhode Island resident. She attended Rhode Island College for her BA, and later earned her Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. While attending law school, Attorney Cook worked at Kent Co...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation
Christopher Friel
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.8
Licensed since 1999
A lifelong Rhode Island resident, Attorney Christopher E. Friel practices with the Law Office of Christopher E. Friel, LLC, centrally located in Warwick, Rhode Island. A graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, located in Bristol, Rho...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials

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Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.