Residency Requirements
In order to file for divorce in Rhode Island one of the spouses must have resided in Rhode Island for at least one (1) year immediately prior to filing for divorce. The couple must also have been separated and lived separate and apart for at least three (3) years. This separation requirement only applies to a no-fault divorce.
Fill Out your Forms
When filing for a divorce you must file certain documents as required by the court. The Complaint form starts the divorce action. It details the couple's eligibility for divorce in Rhode Island, the reason for divorce, and any other matters you want the court to decide. Unfortunately the State of Rhode Island does not offer the forms required to start a divorce online.
If both parties are in agreement regarding their divorce they should complete a Divorce Settlement Agreement. Use Rocket Lawyer's easy interview process to complete this agreement, which will outline the terms of the division of property, assets and debts in your divorce. Completing this document will help you avoid the cost and time involved in going to trial but is contingent on the parties being in agreement.
Additional Assistance
Unfortunately Rhode Island does not offer the required forms online. You'll need to contact your local County Clerk's office and request assistance regarding your divorce.
You can also use Rocket Lawyer to Find a Lawyer near you who can provide you with further assistance in completing your divorce.
This article contains general legal information and does not contain legal advice. Rocket Lawyer is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. The law is complex and changes often. For legal advice, please ask a lawyer.
