Rhode Island Divorce Info.
Preparing for a divorce in Rhode Island similar to some states. Rhode Island divorce, you must be a resident of the state for at least one year, before being able to even file for divorce there. Divorce is referred to as a complaint. The divorce process will begin when one spouse files for a divorce complaint. In Rhode Island when you file for divorce you file with the family court, in the county that you are a resident of. In Rhode Island there is a no fault base for divorce, for spouses that have lived in Rhode Island for a year each. In Rhode Island here are the grounds for divorce.
1. There is irreconcilable differences, this means that there has been a breakdown of a marriage that is beyond repair and both spouses do not want to continue with the marriage, resulting in divorce.
2. If both spouses have lived apart for at least three years, this means that neither spouse has lived with each other in cohabitation. This is grounds for divorce
Here is also a list of other grounds for divorce in Rhode Island.
1. If there is impotency in the marriage, this is grounds for divorce.
2. If either spouse has cheated on the other spouse, also referred to as adultery, this is grounds for divorce.
3. Extreme abuse and or cruelty in the marriage, this is grounds for divorce.
4. Desertion for five years, with no contact to the other spouse, this is grounds for divorce. Some states do allow a less amount of time for desertion.
5. If there is a bad alcoholism or drug addiction, and a spouse has tried to get the other spouse help, with no affect. This is grounds for divorce.
6. No support and neglect for at least a year, this is grounds of divorce.
Again once the divorce process has started there is a wait, while the other spouse is served with the divorce papers, they are given a reasonable amount of time to respond. If the divorce and everything in it is agreed upon, including debt division, property division, child support, then the divorce in a lot of cases, does not have to go to trial. If there is anything that is disagreed in the divorce a trial date will be set.