Rhode Island Divorce and Child Custody Lawyer
Going through a divorce is not easy. You are faced with many questions during a time of emotional turmoil. You have to make decisions that affect not only your future, but the future of your children. We help you resolve your questions and bring our experience to raise issues you may not have thought of before you see us.
Most clients do not realize that when a divorce begins, the next portion of his or her life will be as happy and satisfying as the prior portion. Let us help you cross the bridge to your new life. This may be your first time to deal with a divorce, but we have guided many people through the process. Each party's situation is different, yet, we have experienced so many situations that we have learned to find solutions that work for your particular situation. We understand the issues that come to bear during this financially difficult period, when homes have no equity and creative answers are needed.
We will review and help you establish parenting plans, plan for child and spousal support, develop creative and workable method to distribute assets and assign debts. We will also resolve issues surrounding health insurance and life insurance.
At the Law office of Steven J. Hirsch, we take the time to listen to your concerns and help you sort out your options. We focus on results that are oriented around the best interests of you and your children.
Contact us at 401-352-1000 to schedule your free consultation. We will actively listen to your needs and work to support them with the best possible options.
Guiding You Through Your Challenges
With three decades of experience helping clients navigate the divorce process, attorney Steven Hirsch understands that you are worried about your financial future and equitable distribution of your marital assets. The poor economic climate in Rhode Island brings new challenges that we are prepared to work through them with you. Out-of-the-box solutions need to be explored.
In a contested or uncontested divorce, child custody issues often arise. This is especially true if one parent seeks to relocate further away from the other parent. We will help you to establish custody, visitation and child support through the courts or by using family mediation.
If you or your children have been the victims of domestic violence, we can support you through the process of obtaining an order for protection along with the divorce proceedings.
Family Mediation Services
To assist in the divorce process, we offer family mediation services. In divorce mediation, a divorcing couple meets with a neutral facilitator to discuss all issues, including child custody and visitation issues. In most cases, the couple works out an agreement without needing the assistance or interference of the courts. When necessary, we call upon outside experts, such as real estate appraisers, CPA's and financial advisors.
Family mediation is also recommended when families cannot agree upon the care of an elderly parent or when there is a disagreement with the disposition of a parent's home (the "family" home). Mediation provides a forum for family members to voice their opinions, clarify facts from rumors and work together to find a solution acceptable to all parties.
Attorney Steve Hirsch is a highly trained mediator with over 15 years of mediation experience and is listed as an approved mediator by the Rhode Island Family Court system.
Steve was chosen to write, as a respected Mediator in RI, the Chapter entitled "Mediation and Other Dispute Resolution Alternatives" in a book to be published and offered for purchase to RI Lawyers and Professionals. The Book is entitled "A Practical Guide to Divorce in Rhode Island" and is to be published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. of Boston Mass.
Contact Us
Our office is centrally located off of Routes 95 and 295, ten minutes from the Providence and Kent County Courthouses. Our hours are 8:30 - 5:00, Monday through Friday with weekend appointments available as needed. We offer an initial consultation and accept Visa and MasterCard. Contact us at 401-352-1000 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Law Office of Steven J. Hirsch
100 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RI 02888
Telephone: 401-352-1000 | Fax: 401-352-0029
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