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William J. Balkun, Esq.Attorney
William J. Balkun

William J. Balkun

5.0
1 review

63 Sockanosset Cross Road, Suite 2B, Cranston, RI 02920

Divorce, Family Law, Alimony and 53 more

About William J. Balkun

William J. Balkun is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, alimony and 53 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years. William practices at William J. Balkun, Esq. in Cranston, RI.

William J. Balkun (Cranston, Rhode Island)

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He listened to me and answered my phone calls which was 100% better than the lawyer I started with. I initiated divorce proceedings after four years of a turbulent marriage. We got a game plan, and his advice was invaluable. Not something I want to go through again, but I was glad to have Attorney Balkun by my side.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 9
    • Divorce
    • Spousal Support
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Military Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Adoptions
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Domestic Violence
  • Fathers Rights
  • Contracts
  • Litigation
  • Annulment
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Sexual Harassment
  • Civil Unions
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Legal Separation
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Other 31
    • Alimony
    • Sexual Assault
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Care
    • Child Protection
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Childrens Rights
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Domestic Relations
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Interstate Support
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Uncontested Divorce

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Rhode Island
    1983, New York
    1984, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
    Memberships
    Kent County (Member, Board of Directors, 1997—), Rhode Island (Member, Family Court Bench-Bar Committee) and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations
    Inn of Court (RI, Family Law), Member of Family Court committee that updated the Rules of Procedure.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Brooklyn Law School
    Class of 1983
    J.D.

    Boston University
    Class of 1988
    LL.M.
    Masters in Banking Law Studies
    Other Education
    Northeastern University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Divorce, Contested Divorce, Valuation of Assets, Contested Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support Enforcement, Trial Preparation, Trial Strategy and Skills.

William J. Balkun

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5.0
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63 Sockanosset Cross Road, Suite 2BCranston, RI 02920U.S.A.

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