Rhode Island Divorce Filing Fee (2026)
All court costs for filing divorce in Rhode Island — including filing fees, service costs, and optional surcharges.
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Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
- State-specific filing checklist for all 50 states
- Asset & debt inventory worksheet — prevents disputes later
- Marital settlement agreement outline
- Service of process guide — how to legally serve your spouse
- Fillable HTML + editable Word (.docx) — fill in browser or Microsoft Word
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Divorce Court Costs in Rhode Island
Filing for divorce in Rhode Island requires paying a base filing fee of $160 to the court. This fee opens your case and is paid by the petitioner (the spouse filing first).
Service of Process in Rhode Island
After filing, you must legally serve your spouse with the divorce papers:
- Sheriff / constable: $50
- Private process server: $85
Uncontested divorce saves thousands
If both spouses agree on property division, custody, and support, an uncontested divorce avoids attorney fees entirely. Court costs are typically the only expense — often under $500 total.Fee waiver available
If you can't afford the $160 filing fee, ask the clerk for an In Forma Pauperis (IFP) application. Most Rhode Island courts waive fees for filers below 125–200% of the federal poverty level.Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
Code SUMMER20 = 20% off at checkout
Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
Code SUMMER20 = 20% off at checkout
Frequently Asked Questions — Rhode Island Divorce
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Divorce Filing Fees by County in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island counties charge the same $160 statewide filing fee — click any county for court address and details.
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File Your Rhode Island Divorce Online
LegalZoom prepares every form for an uncontested Rhode Island divorce, reviewed by attorneys — no court visits required for paperwork. Starting from $499.
A local attorney bills $300+/hour for this. LegalZoom does it flat-fee, online.
Getting Married? Consider a Prenup First
A prenuptial agreement protects what you bring into the marriage — savings, property, a business. Online prenups start at $599. Rhode Island attorney-drafted prenups run $1,000–$7,500.
Prenup attorneys charge $2,500+ per couple. HelloPrenup is one flat fee.