Blog Posts in 2019

Are Millennials Really Divorcing Less Often Than Past Generations?

Just a few years ago, if you asked a marriage counselor or another professional from a similar profession about the divorce rate in the United States, they would probably quickly say it is roughly 50%. Today, that high estimate is actually too high, as new data shows the divorce rate is dropping among Millennials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) actually keeps track of ...

Think About This When Divorcing as an Entrepreneur

You probably already know that one of the most contentious parts of most divorces is property settlement . But what you might not know is that the value of the business or company you own and worked so hard to build as an entrepreneur could end up being split during divorce. This could seriously affect your livelihood, career, and identity as an entrepreneur if these issues are not handled in the ...

Celebrating 25 Years of McIntyre Tate LLP

McIntyre Tate LLP was founded 25 years ago with one goal in mind: providing the residents of Rhode Island with sophisticated legal representation. From day one, we established ourselves as trusted advisors in the legal field. We grew from a boutique local firm to a nationally recognized collection of attorneys , and we never lost our flair for personalized advocacy. As the years went on, we gained ...

Overview of Supervised Parenting Time in Rhode Island

In an ideal situation, a divorce will end with both parents having joint custody rights of their children. Usually, this means that one parent will have physical possession of the children, and the other parent will have visitation or parenting time. For the parent that does not have physical possession, visitation can be arranged using a predictable schedule, such as visitation for several hours ...

Overview of Supervised Parenting Time in Rhode Island

In an ideal situation, a divorce will end with both parents having joint custody rights of their children. Usually, this means that one parent will have physical possession of the children, and the other parent will have visitation or parenting time. For the parent that does not have physical possession, visitation can be arranged using a predictable schedule, such as visitation for several hours ...

Overview of Supervised Parenting Time in Rhode Island

In an ideal situation, a divorce will end with both parents having joint custody rights of their children. Usually, this means that one parent will have physical possession of the children, and the other parent will have visitation or parenting time. For the parent that does not have physical possession, visitation can be arranged using a predictable schedule, such as visitation for several hours ...

Property Division in Rhode Island - Transmutation

Is Rhode Island a community property state? No, following a divorce, property may be either marital or non-marital and distributed via equitable distribution. Marital property is generally anything purchased, acquired, or received during marriage, regardless of whether title is in the name of one or both spouses. Non-marital property is exempt from equitable distribution, or division, in divorce. ...

McIntyre Tate team of Attorneys Deborah Tate and Robert Parker Win in Parental Relocation Case

A McIntyre Tate team of Attorneys Deborah Tate and Robert Parker recently won an appeal of a parental relocation decision. On November 15, 2019, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued a decision affirming the Family Court’s ruling in favor of our client, a father who opposed the relocation of his children from Rhode Island to Ohio. The Supreme Court agreed with our arguments on appeal that the ...

Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney Right Away

The road ahead of you as you enter into a divorce , or even just consider filing for divorce, will be as unique as it is unknown. To confidently move forward, you should work with a trustworthy divorce attorney that will understand the situation and be able to provide personalized representation. How do you know if the lawyer of your choice will be the right fit for your case? Ask your divorce ...

Attorney Prignano Selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2020

McIntyre Tate LLP in Rhode Island has built a reputation for being able to stand up for our clients, whether they are an individual or a company. In fact, companies across the state rely on Attorney Stephen Prignano , who is also a Partner of our firm, whenever they are in a legal bind. In recognition of all he has accomplished for our clients, Attorney Prignano has been named as a Best Lawyers in ...

Visitation Schedules in Rhode Island: Residential, Holiday & Vacation

Visitation schedules are used in Rhode Island to help a child see both parents at predictable intervals after a divorce . The parent who did not receive primary physical child custody will get to see their child through visitation. It is important to find a fair, balanced visitation schedule that upholds your child’s best interests and happiness. To begin, you should know that visitation can be ...

McIntyre Tate Ranked in 2 Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Our firm is excited to announce our impressive rankings in the 10 th Edition of “Best Law Firms.” We have been named a Tier 1 firm in Rhode Island family law and a Tier 2 firm in commercial litigation! About the Publication The selection process for U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” is extremely rigorous and based on “consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.” All ...

Attorney Stephen M. Prignano of McIntyre Tate LLP Presented with 2019 Community Champion Award

We at McIntyre Tate LLP are excited to announce our very own Attorney Stephen M. Prignano has been presented with the 2019 Community Champion Award hosted by Sojourner House, which is a comprehensive anti-domestic violence agency that offers emergency resources and educational violence-prevention programs. This award is presented to exceptional individuals who have helped Sojourner House advance ...

Pet Custody & Visitation: Important Decisions in Your Divorce

Enforcing Animal Law Agreements in Rhode Island Pets are innocent bystanders in divorces, with no ability to indicate their wishes as to who gets custody, who they think is better at caring for them, or where they want to live. Unfortunately, as their owners, you must determine their fate just as you would your children and not without a good amount of stress and deliberation. Animal custody ...

Attorney Deborah M. Tate has been chosen as an honoree at the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly “Excellence in the Law” event

McIntyre Tate is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Deborah M. Tate has been chosen as an honoree at the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly “Excellence in the Law” event. Attorney Tate was inducted into the Hall of Fame: a special lifetime achievement award recognizing her outstanding accomplishments and notable contributions to the legal profession over her illustrious career. The Hall of Fame ...