Divorce in Rhode Island

The average divorce rate in Rhode Island is 3.2 per 1000 population, which is considered higher than the US average of 3.6. In Rhode Island, the plaintiff must have been a resident of the state for at least one year before filing. A ‘no fault’ divorce can be granted if both spouses agree to irreconcilable differences or if they have been separated for at least three years. For Rhode Island courts to grant a ‘fault’ divorce, the filing spouse must prove impotency, adultery, or at least one of a number of specific complaints.