Rhode Island Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Rhode Island: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Rhode Island for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Rhode Island.


How to file for Divorce in Rhode Island:

File the Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board, Complaint for Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings, Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenses, and if you have children you need to file a Income Withholding for Support form. You then must get a Court date and deal with all other issues and to get a Divorce decree so that the Divorce is finalized.


Rhode Island Divorce Forms


In Rhode Island, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Rhode Island. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Rhode Island. You can download 4 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This form is used to start a Divorce or file for legal separation (Divorce from bed and board).

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Complaint for Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This form is used to apply for alimony and/or child support for your spouse.

Form Used For:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Income Withholding for Support
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing for divorce who have children under age 18.

This form is for getting the child support payments deducted directly from their paycheck.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenses
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for informing the Court of your assets, liabilities, monthly income and monthly expenses.


These Rhode Island divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Rhode Island at https://www.courts.ri.gov/PublicResources/forms/Pages/default.aspx. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.