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Uncontested Divorce in Rhode Island If both parties agree on all issues, they can file a Joint Petition for Dissolution and finalize their divorce sooner than couples with contested cases. Getting an uncontested divorce also means fewer divorce expenses, since the divorcing couple can proceed without an attorney.

A divorce is filed by submitting to the family court clerk the following forms: a complaint, a DR6, two statements listing the children of the divorce, a family services counseling report form, a report of divorce, a copy of the marriage certificate, the summons, and the filing fee.

How much does a divorce cost in RI? Filing the necessary paperwork at your county courthouse costs around $250. If you can't afford this, the court may waive the filing fee depending on your income level. You can see if you qualify by filling out the necessary forms at your district court.

In Rhode Island, an uncontested divorce may be granted in as little as 75 days?and some divorces may be granted even sooner if they qualify for expedited processing. However, wait times are often longer if the court imposes a waiting period, the parties cannot agree, or there are other complexities.

Where to File Your Rhode Island Divorce. You'll file in the family court in the county where you (the filing spouse) live. If you don't live in Rhode Island, you can file the complaint in Providence County or the county where your spouse (the "defendant") lives.

Divorce records are available from the Clerk of the Family Court where the divorce was granted. Marriage, birth and death records are available from the Town Clerk in the town or City Clerk in the city where the event took place.