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By Andrew R. Bilodeau, Esq. · Nov 3, 2026 What Is a Quiet Title Action?  Quiet title actions in Rhode Island address one of a property owner’s most unsettling problems: discovering that someone else claims an interest in the land. The claim may arise from a neighbor who has treated part of your yard as…

Rhode Island Child Custody, Visitation and Grandparents’ Rights: Important Supreme Court Decisions and Legal Developments in 2026 October 24, 2026By Ryanna T. Capalbo, Esq.Partner, Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC Child custody, visitation, and grandparents’ rights are among the most consequential issues addressed by the Rhode Island Family Court. Disputes concerning where a child will live, how parents…

By Ryanna T. Capalbo, Esq. | Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC | October 2026 Rhode Island divorce and family law continues to evolve through decisions of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, even when the underlying statutes remain substantially unchanged. Recent appellate decisions have addressed important questions involving the valuation and division of marital property, ownership interests in…

October 2026 | Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC Property ownership disputes frequently arise when the boundaries reflected in recorded deeds and surveys differ from how land has actually been occupied and used for many years. A homeowner may have maintained a neighboring parcel, constructed improvements beyond a recorded boundary, or treated an adjoining strip of land as…

Rhode Island’s New LLC Act: What Business Owners Need to Know Before 2028 October 2026 | Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC Rhode Island has enacted a comprehensive new Limited Liability Company Act that will substantially change the statutory framework governing limited liability companies, their members, managers, and business operations. The legislation, enacted through 2026 Rhode Island Public…

Experienced Representation for Rhode Island Condominium Owners, Associations, and Property Managers At Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC, we understand that condominium living and management can be complex and challenging. Disputes and issues often arise, leaving associations, property managers, and individual condominium owners feeling frustrated and uncertain about their rights and obligations. Our skilled attorneys have experience with…

Introduction to Adverse Possession Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows someone to acquire title to another person’s land by possessing it in a certain manner for a long period of time. In Rhode Island, the requirements for adverse possession are codified by statute. A person claiming adverse possession must prove actual, open, notorious,…

When public utilities interfere with the private use of land, conflict is extremely common. Often, private landowners will be upset by development, construction, and utility work, as these activities can negatively affect the landowners’ comfort, safety, and property values. Members of the public may be able to successfully challenge municipal utility work or other construction…

It’s that time of year – the time for beautiful weddings, fun receptions, delicious cakes, special gifts, and romantic honeymoons. While this is a joyous time for everyone, it’s also time for you and your new spouse to plan for your future – for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health. Why Newlyweds…