Is a Separation Agreement Legal in Rhode Island?
Yes, couples may create private separation agreements on their own, and may also petition a court for separate maintenance or a “divorce from bed and board,” which can determine child and spousal support, property division, and other matters for the period of the separation.[1]
Legal Separation Requirements
- Filing Fee: $160 (Civil Filing)
- Residency: For a divorce from bed and board, the filing spouse must be a resident of the state, and the judge in the case has discretion to decide whether or not the spouse has been a resident long enough to grant one.[1]
- Where to File: With the Family Court for the county where the filing spouse lives.
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