Monday, April 21, 2014

RHODE ISLAND Part 56

What is alimony in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island Supreme Court Stated "Alimony is a rehabilitative tool intended to provide temporary support until a spouse is self-sufficient, and is based purely on need." Berard v. Berard The Rhode Island Alimony statute is set forth below. You should contact a Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer to get legal advice concerning your case. Generally, Alimony is awarded for a specific period of time, in increments which are usually weekly or monthly. Alimony could be awarded as a result of a Divorce settlement. If a party requests alimony or is unwilling to waive alimony and the parties cannot agree to an alimony award, then alimony may be awarded at the divorce trial.

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