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Divorce Mediation Attorneys in RI Helping You Reach Solutions

Centrally located office serving all RI couples including Providence, Warwick and Cranston

Not all divorces are hostile. Some dissolutions can and should be resolved through mediation, a formal process by which couples negotiate the terms of their divorce decree — including such crucial issues as division of marital assets, custody, child support and visitation rights. The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method involves a trained facilitator who helps partners find common ground and guides them toward agreements about disputed issues.

Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law has worked toward amicable solutions through mediation for 30 years. Kerry is trained as a mediator who can conduct your mediation sessions. In this role, he does not represent you or your spouse, but instead acts as an impartial facilitator to help you reach an agreement. Kerry can also represent you if you have successfully completed the mediation process with another mediator. As your attorney, he files your uncontested divorce with the Family Court.

Benefits of mediation

Do not automatically assume that your spouse is too angry, upset or stubborn to compromise. During the mediation process, many couples discover that they can agree on more issues than they realized. In addition, Kerry can help you and your spouse see the big picture as you proceed through the mediation process which:

Usually costs less than litigation
Often can result in a final divorce decree sooner than through trial
Typically is less stressful than courtroom proceedings
Can help you maintain a cordial relationship with your formal spouse
Encourages cooperation between parents
Gives you control over the outcome

Divorce mediation attorney helping children

Kerry is dedicated to minimizing the anxiety children experience during their parents’ divorce. When appropriate, the court appoints Kerry as a Guardian Ad Litem to represent a child’s interests. During mediation, Kerry helps parents recognize what is best for their children and reach resolutions that are consistent with their children’s well-being, happiness and health.

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Kerry I. Rafanelli

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Kerry I Rafanelli, Attorney at Law
670 Main Street, Suite C-4
East Greenwich, RI 02818

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Frequently

Asked Questions

Consult an experienced Rhode Island divorce attorney for answers to your questions. Call Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law, at 401-398-8388 or contact us online to schedule your consultation at our East Greenwich law office.

Should I retain a lawyer if my fiancé's attorney has already drawn up a prenuptial agreement?

Both parties to a prenuptial agreement should be represented so that you can feel confident that the contract is fair to you.

Am I considered the parent once my adoption of a child is finalized?

At the completion of your adoption, you acquire all the rights and responsibilities of a parent–including making important childrearing decisions and providing your child with financial support. Your child gains all the rights as your natural children would have involving inheritance, immigration, government benefits and healthcare coverage.

Am I entitled to visitation rights as soon as I affirm my paternity of my child?

In most cases, you are entitled to visitation with your child, but you must file a petition with the court requesting visitation.

Am I entitled to child support as soon as the father's paternity is positively affirmed?

You are entitled to financial support from the father, but you must file a petition with the court requesting child support. You may be entitled to support from previous years as well.

What is the difference between guardianship and adoption?

Adoptive parents acquire all the rights of natural parents. Guardians have legal and physical custody, but are not considered the parents of the child and must periodically appear before the court to give updates on the child’s status. In some cases, the birth parents may retain their parental rights.

Is my former spouse permitted to move my child to another state?

A custodial parent must petition the court to relocate with your child to another state. You can object to the move and present evidence at a court hearing.

What does the court consider in relocation cases?

The court considers what is in the best interest of your child — including financial advantages of the move, educational opportunities, the existence of extended family in both locations, the nature of the child’s relationship with each parent, and the logistics of visitation with the noncustodial parent.

How can I learn more about family law?

Call Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law or contact us online to schedule your no-obligation, free consultation and get the answers to all of your family law questions.

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