Rhode Island Online Divorce

Rhode Island Divorce Details

Rhode Island Residency Requirements

You are required to be a resident of Rhode Island for at least one year prior to filing for divorce.

Grounds For Divorce

Rhode Island is a no-fault divorce state. In a Rhode Island no-fault divorce the spouses agree that irreconcilable differences have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

Filing Your Rhode Island Divorce

The basic steps for filing for a divorce in Rhode Island are as follows:

1. You review, sign, and file the initial divorce documents with the Family Court Clerk.
2. You then serve your spouse with the divorce documents and provides him/her with the documents he/she needs to complete and file.
3. Both spouses and a witness (who can testify to your residency) attend the divorce hearing.
4. After waiting the required 90 days after the divorce hearing, the judge finalizes the divorce by signing the Final Judgment.

Division of property & debt, child parenting plan (including child support, visitation and custody), spousal support, and more are covered.

DivorceWriter provides forms specific to the state of Rhode Island and offers a money back guarantee if your documents are not accepted by the Court.

Where to find Blank State Forms

If you prefer to complete your forms on your own, they can be directly downloaded from the Rhode Island Judiciary at no cost using these links:

• Complaint
• Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Income, and Expenses
• Entry of Appearance
• Family Services Counseling Unit Form
• Child Support Guideline Worksheet
• Family Court Cover Sheet
• Statement Listing Children

If your divorce is uncontested and your spouse is willing to sign the papers, you can use DivorceWriter to complete your Rhode Island divorce forms online.  Select "Continue" to start the interview.