Custody Information Center

Statutes, Case Law, and Procedures

How the Courts Decide Custody
Using the overall "Best Interest of the Child" standard, RI Courts are required to consider these factors before making a decision.

Difference Between Joint and Legal Custody
One deals with "big picture" issues, such as health, and the other is about where the child call home.

Significant Others and Visitation During Divorce
Most RI judges, if asked to make a ruling on the issue, will not allow a significant other to be in the presence of minor children during the divorce...

Custody Links

RI Family Court Divided Yet United Child Divorce Coping Program