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Divorce Costs in Rhode Island
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$160
Avg. Attorney Rate
$275/hr
Timeline
5 months
Waiting Period
None
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,500 — $4,500
Contested Range$10,000 — $35,000
State Overview
Rhode Island is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
Rhode Island allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is no mandatory waiting period.
The average attorney rate in Rhode Island is $275 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,500 to $4,500, while a contested divorce can range from $10,000 to $35,000.
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