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Courts and
Community Resources
Lawyers and Divorce
Mediation
Glossary of Family Law Terms
Rhode Island Judiciary
Rhode Island Bar Association
State Statutory Resources
State of Rhode Island General Laws
Divorce Law
No-Fault
Divorce Grounds: (1) irreconcilable differences which have caused the
irremediable breakdown of the marriage; or (2) living separate and
apart without cohabitation for 3 years. [General Laws of Rhode Island;
Title 15, Chapters 15-5-1, 15-5-3, and 15-5-5].
How Divorce Law Affects You
Marriage and Living Together Law
Rhode Island Marriage License Law (Providence)
Marital Separation Agreements Explained
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Child Support
Rhode Island Child Support Formula and Guidelines from
SupportGuidelines.com
Rhode Island Child Support Worksheet
(Adobe .pdf format) from
SupportGuidelines.com
Child Support Explained
Child Custody and Visitation Law
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources
Child Custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child.
There is no specific provision for joint custody in Rhode Island.
[General Laws of Rhode Island; Title 15, Chapter 15-5-1
Property Division
Rhode Island
is an "equitable distribution" state. The following factors are
considered: (1) the contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of
the marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as
homemaker; (2) the length of the marriage; (3) the conduct of the
spouses during the marriage; (4) the health and ages of the spouses;
(5) the amount and sources of income of the spouses; (6) the
occupation and employability of each of the spouses; (7) the
contribution by one spouse to the education, training, licensure,
business, or increased earning power of the other; (8) the need of a
custodial parent to occupy or own the marital residence and to use or
own the household effects according to the best interests of any
children; (9) either spouse's wasteful dissipation or unfair transfer
of any assets in contemplation of divorce; (10) opportunity of each
party for future acquisition of assets and income; and (11) any other
factor which is just and proper. [General Laws of Rhode Island; Title
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