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Compassionate, Experienced Legal Support for Life’s Most Personal Matters

At DarrowEverett, our Family Law Practice Group is dedicated to supporting families through life’s most challenging transitions. With a compassionate approach and personalized legal strategies, and sophisticated understanding of complex financial issues, we help you navigate sensitive family matters with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re facing divorce, addressing custody concerns, or expanding your family through guardianship or adoption, our team provides guidance and advocacy every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Family Law Questions

While divorces may seem easy as serving the proper papers, there is a lot of unwinding of lives that takes place. These are some of the most common questions asked, and we’re ready to help you work through them all.

  • How long does it take to get divorced?
  • If I have our children half the time, I don’t have to pay child support, right?
  • I am worried about our bank accounts, what should I do?
  • In cases of child sexual abuse, how do I recover for damages caused to me, or to my child?
  • What is the difference between a civil and a criminal case?
  • What is required before the court can grant an adoption?
  • Can adoptees get access to their adoption records at family court?
  • Can my new spouse adopt my child?
  • Does my adopted child have the same rights of inheritance as my birth children?
  • Can a parent hire a lawyer to act as his/her child’s GAL?
  • What do I do if I think my children need a GAL?

For answers to these questions and more, check out our Family Law FAQs.

Handling Complicated Divorce Discovery Processes

A divorce can become a frustrating matter if you suspect your spouse is hiding assets or information from you. To keep your feet on solid ground and make certain that you are not being deceived, ask us about the divorce discovery process, or the procedures required to identify all of your spouse’s assets legally. We are one of the few law firms that have attorneys who have been published on the topic of electronic discovery and its importance in divorce cases.

We use computer forensics, electronically stored information, and electronic evidence and discovery techniques to find the needle in the haystack that can help your case. To make the law as accessible and efficient as possible, we have created an online client portal that allows you to access your case papers 24/7 from any internet-enabled device and collaborate with our attorneys on your case in real time.

When you are involved in complex divorce litigation, the use of cutting-edge technology can make all the difference. Our approach allows us to provide clients with effective and efficient representation statewide, any time of the day, any day of the week.

Why Work With Us?

Family law challenges often come with emotional and financial stress. At DarrowEverett, we’re committed to making the legal process as smooth and manageable as possible, and leverage sophisticated litigation support tools and breadth of financial and business know-how. By focusing on practical solutions and compassionate guidance, we empower our clients to move forward with confidence.

Take the Next Step

If you’re facing a family law matter, DarrowEverett is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin working toward a resolution that works for you and your family.

Representative Matters in Family Law

Assisted high-net-worth client in annulling a months-old marriage after the spouse demanded a multimillion dollar distribution either by way of a transfer during the marriage or as part of a quick divorce. We succeeded in getting the spouse to sign off on annulment, acknowledging that the marriage had never been consummated, preserving our client’s personal wealth.

Obtained a high five-figure child support and child care arrearage, resulting in a combined support and arrearage payment of over $3,000 a month. Client also maintained sole custody and primary placement of the child.

Obtained a five-figure lump sum payment for client after former spouse failed to uphold the requirements of the divorce decree.

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Practice Leaders

Nick Hemond

Nicholas J. Hemond - Partner

Overview

Nicholas J. Hemond is a Practice Leader in DarrowEverett’s Litigation, Land Use, and Government Affairs Practice Groups. He concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation and government affairs where he regularly represents clients in civil, criminal defense, and family court matters. Nick has extensive experience in representing clients at administrative appeals, in administrative investigations and in commercial licensing matters. He is experienced in all levels of appellate litigation, including matters before the Rhode Island...

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Tim Conlon

Timothy J. Conlon - Partner

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Tim Conlon, Partner, is the Practice Leader for DarrowEverett’s Private Client Group and Co-Chair of our Family Law Practice Group. His practice concentrates on complex family court litigation, and civil cases on behalf of children abused in the care of others. Throughout his career, Tim has handled challenging cases at the forefront — from computer crime investigations in the 1980s to chairing and settling Rhode Island’s clergy abuse cases on behalf of dozens of victims,...

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Tel: (401) 453-1200

Joanna M. Achille - Partner

Overview

Joanna M. Achille is the Co-Chair of our Family Law Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Private Client Group. Her practice focuses on complex family court and fiduciary litigation, offering legal representation for clients navigating high-stakes, high-conflict family matters. Concentrating in high-net-worth divorce, she routinely handles cases involving intricate business assets, trusts, and complex financial issues. She has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in contentious custody disputes, with extensive experience...

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Tel: (401) 453-1200