Scungio & Priolo Attorneys at Law

07/03/2024

As you ready your children for moving to college remember they are adults and as such HIPPA laws prevent medical professionals from sharing information with any third parties, including parents. Also many colleges won’t share information since students are adults.

We can prepare powers of attorney for your family. These documents provide you the ability to obtain information and make decisions for your adult child.

Put this on your to-do list and call us today.

11/29/2022

We are hiring. We seek a legal secretary to assist with court filings, real estate transactions and other administrative duties. Flexible hours. Email a resume to [email protected] or call (401) 596-0151 for more information.

06/02/2020

Remote technology has kept the courts going as they prepare to expand in-person hearings.

06/01/2020

We continue to abide by the Governor’s recommendations and executive orders relative to the Covid-19 crisis. But we also continue to be available to serve your legal needs.

We are monitoring the opening of the Rhode Island Courts and are participating in conferences and hearings on their web-based platforms.

We have a daily presence in our office; and are available for new consultations via telephone or video and can help you with your legal needs, including divorce, custody, real estate, probate, bankruptcy, and other matters.

Feel free to call the office at (401) 596-0151. We look forward to getting back to normal, but in the meantime, know we are able to help you through this unprecedented time.

03/27/2020

During this unprecedented time many clients are wondering how to navigate visitation with the challenges that the Coronavirus presents. Are both parents adhering to the same social and health recommendations? Could a parent or a child have been exposed? Should visitation be withheld despite court orders? The fact that the courts are suspended adds to the stress many parents have.

We are here to address your concerns during this time.

Last week when I began to consider the impact the coronavirus would have on custody schedules, I was focused on people having different perspectives...

03/23/2020

Dear Clients,

In Compliance with the Order of the Governor and in light of the Covid-19 crisis, our offices are closed until such time as the Governor permits Rhode Island law firms to open. In the meantime, we are working from home and are still available for your legal needs.
Feel free to continue to call the office at (401) 596-0151 and leave a voice mail message. Your call will be returned. You can also feel free to email us at the following email addresses:

AMERICO M. SCUNGIO: [email protected]

TIA PRIOLO WILKINSON: [email protected]

​We value you all as clients and wish you well during this difficult time, stay safe and healthy.

02/23/2020

When two people can’t co-habit together within a marriage, getting separated is the best option. It is where couples head before a divorce.

02/26/2019

Many clients ask me about collecting their ex-spouse’s social security benefits.

Divorced spouses may qualify for Social Security based on their doomed marriage.

02/12/2019

The children are always the first concern of a divorce. Together, parents can ensure that even during a divorce kids can thrive.

Here are 5 Ways to Know Your Kid is Adapting Well to Your Divorce http://ow.ly/EuOx30nFVVk

11/07/2018

Many people are facing multi-generational caregiving such as caring for grandchildren and elderly parents. Many legal issues arise in such situations, estate planning, powers of attorney, guardianships for elderly or for children, and funeral directives to name a few. We offer free consultations to address these issues and more.

It’s hard for adult children to be prepared for the moment when they must take on the responsibility of caregiving for their aging parents.