State Guide
Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Rhode Island — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.
1 year
Petitioner must have been domiciled in RI for at least 1 year.
No mandatory waiting period
No formal waiting period; 3-month nisi period after hearing.
$160
equitable
3 forms
3 required + 0 conditional
Irreconcilable differences
All forms are state-specific and court-approved.
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