Rhode Island Real Estate Lawyer Blog

In 1991, the Rhode Island Supreme Court decided two important issues regarding alimony in Rhode Island divorce cases: (1) whether a family court can modify alimony obligations prescribed by a separation agreement, where the agreement has been incorporated by reference but not merged into a final judgment; and (2) whether the alimony under the judgment…

Estate Planning is not a subject that is comfortable to discuss with your loved ones but it is an absolute must in order to facilitate the preservation of your assets and to make certain the people that mean the most to you are taken care of upon you becoming incapacitated or your passing. Of equal…

In March 2012, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was apprised of an alleged incident of domestic violence that occurred in Massachusetts between a minor and his father. This ultimately led to the termination of his parental rights under Rhode Island family law. Originally, DCYF was informed that the father attempted to quell…

Rhode Island family law allows for the termination of an individual’s parental rights under certain circumstances. In a recent case, a father (the respondent) appealed the Rhode Island Family Court’s decision to terminate his parental rights. On November 19, 2013, the petitioners filed two adoption petitions in Family Court so that one petitioner might become…

In a recent Rhode Island case, the state supreme court had to decide whether a defendant was entitled to an annuity policy. Plaintiff appealed from a Superior Court judgment in favor of Defendant, the beneficiary of an Amica Insurance Company annuity policy created by the plaintiff’s great-uncle and the defendant’s brother. This Rhode Island insurance…

Rhode Island family law is a complex subject, one that often requires a knowledgeable attorney to parse its various nuances. In some instances, Family Court decisions that do not reach an outcome favorable to one party can be appealed. Such were the circumstances surrounding one fairly recent Rhode Island case. On January 2, 2014, the…

When it comes to keeping premises safe, Rhode Island imposes a duty on landowners to use reasonable diligence in repairing and maintaining the property and to provide necessary warnings for conditions that cannot be repaired. The dedicated Rhode Island premises liability lawyers at Bilodeau Capalbo have handled a wide variety of these cases. We have…

Losing a loved one in a fatal accident is one of the most sudden and devastating experiences that can happen to you in your lifetime. At Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC, we have assisted many Rhode Island individuals with understanding their rights following the loss of a loved one. Our Rhode Island wrongful death lawyers understand that…

Slip and falls are some of the most common types of accidents that Rhode Island residents can suffer in winter when the weather is extreme and creates many different hazards. A simple slip and fall accident can lead to long-lasting, painful, and devastating injuries. One of the most difficult aspects of recovering compensation in a…

Accidents giving rise to personal injury claims encompass more than car accidents and slip and falls. As seasoned Rhode Island premises liability lawyers, we have handled a wide variety of injury claims and are prepared to assist you with the most nuanced or complex legal matters. A recent appellate opinion from a Rhode Island court…