Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Judiciary publishes Rhode Island divorce forms, and you file them with the Family Court. The case-starting document is called Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board. This title comes directly from the Judiciary's official forms search at courts.ri.gov. Rhode Island does not use a separate numbered form code, the way some states' Judicial Council forms do. The document goes by title only. A related but separate form, Complaint for Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings, exists for parties who want support without filing for divorce.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Rhode Island law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Rhode Island paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official Rhode Island divorce forms
The statewide Rhode Island Judiciary forms hub sits at courts.ri.gov/Pages/forms.aspx, and it includes a searchable forms index at courts.ri.gov/Pages/forms-search.aspx. The Family Court's own page, courts.ri.gov/Courts/familycourt, links to divorce-specific process information alongside the broader statewide forms search.
The complaint and companion documents
You file the Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board by title, not by a numbered form code. Rhode Island also publishes a separate form, Complaint for Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings, for parties who want support without filing for divorce. That is a distinct track from the Complaint for Divorce itself.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
The general self-help forms hub at courts.ri.gov does not list an exact title for the fillable financial disclosure document. Rhode Island Family Court practice requires financial disclosure in contested divorce cases, so check the current forms search for the accepted format. Custody-jurisdiction information consistent with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act applies to any case involving minor children. The official sites do not publish a standalone, separately titled UCCJEA affidavit distinct from the Family Court's other custody filings.
eFileRI: statewide and mandatory
The Rhode Island Judiciary runs a single, unified statewide electronic filing system called eFileRI, a Tyler Technologies product. The Judiciary's own electronic-filing page states that mandatory use of the EFS applies to all courts except District Court criminal cases, and that includes Family Court domestic relations cases. Self-represented litigants may e-file but do not have to. The Judiciary also publishes specific Family Court Electronic Filing System Guidelines for Domestic Relations Cases.
Fee waiver and self-help network
Filers who cannot afford the filing fee can ask to proceed as an indigent party, known as in forma pauperis, in Rhode Island Family Court through a motion and affidavit process. The general self-help forms hub does not list an exact title for the fillable document, so check the current forms search directly. The Family Court's own page at courts.ri.gov/Courts/familycourt is the primary self-help resource statewide.
Sources: RI Judiciary: Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board, RI Judiciary: statewide forms, RI Judiciary: electronic filing
Not independently confirmed
- Exact current fillable form title for Rhode Island's financial disclosure document in Family Court divorce cases
- Whether a standalone, separately titled UCCJEA affidavit exists distinct from the Family Court's other custody filings
- Exact current fillable form title for the in forma pauperis motion/affidavit in Family Court
Forms in Rhode Island: frequently asked questions
What is Rhode Island's official divorce complaint called?+
It's called Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board, confirmed directly through the Rhode Island Judiciary's forms search. Rhode Island identifies the document by title only, since it does not use a separate numbered form code the way some states do.
Is e-filing required for a Rhode Island divorce?+
Yes. eFileRI is mandatory across all Rhode Island courts except District Court criminal cases, and that includes Family Court domestic relations cases. Self-represented litigants may e-file but do not have to.
Where do I find current Rhode Island divorce forms?+
The statewide forms hub is at courts.ri.gov/Pages/forms.aspx, with a searchable index at courts.ri.gov/Pages/forms-search.aspx. The Family Court's own page links to divorce-specific process information.
What is Divorce From Bed and Board in Rhode Island?+
It's a legal separation option, filed under the same Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board form but distinct from an absolute divorce. It lets spouses formalize separation without fully dissolving the marriage.
Is there a fee waiver for Rhode Island Family Court filings?+
Yes. Filers who cannot afford the fee can ask to proceed as an indigent party through a motion and affidavit process in Family Court. Check the statewide forms search for the current accepted document.
Does Rhode Island have a separate support-only filing?+
Yes. Complaint for Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings is a separate form for parties seeking court-ordered support without filing for divorce itself.
This page is general information about forms in Rhode Island, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Rhode Island's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Rhode Island. Virdix does not prepare or file Rhode Island divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Rhode Island.
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