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Legal Information: Rhode Island

Divorce

Updated: 
November 30, 2023

What are the residency requirements for divorce in Rhode Island?

The judge can grant you a divorce in Rhode Island if either you or your spouse has lived in Rhode Island for one year before filing your complaint for divorce. If you or your spouse is in the U.S. armed forces or merchant marines and had to leave Rhode Island for service, you or your spouse will still be a resident of Rhode Island during the time you or your spouse serve and for 30 days after that.1

1 RI ST § 15-5-12

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