Divorce Cost in Rhode Island (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 71 cities in Rhode Island. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$160
Filing Fee
$2,280
Avg Uncontested
$24,248
Avg Contested
71
Cities Covered

Rhode Island Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period0 days
Residency Requirement12 months

Divorce Costs by City in Rhode Island

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Providence190,934$2,176$23,048$288/hr
Autumnview84,867$2,134$22,600$282/hr
Foxport84,394$2,491$26,636$333/hr
Rosecrest83,921$2,344$24,992$312/hr
Newcedar82,253$2,141$22,662$283/hr
Grandholly81,117$2,099$22,180$277/hr
Starpoint80,646$2,421$25,835$323/hr
Brightstone79,560$2,435$26,008$325/hr
Twinstone78,779$2,001$21,057$263/hr
Wolfmeadow77,765$2,456$26,225$328/hr
Crystalmarsh76,236$1,931$20,307$253/hr
Twinhill76,091$2,078$21,937$274/hr
Foxmarsh74,936$1,917$20,150$251/hr
Sunpark71,053$2,267$24,108$301/hr
Autumnmont70,282$2,295$24,426$305/hr
Birchvalley69,189$2,379$25,371$317/hr
Oldcape67,186$2,281$24,245$303/hr
Ironview65,778$2,120$22,455$280/hr
Goldcreek65,621$2,400$25,594$320/hr
Deerridge62,006$2,204$23,414$292/hr
Hawkcliff61,768$2,498$26,728$334/hr
Aspenholly60,774$2,512$26,908$336/hr
Brightelm60,583$2,225$23,608$295/hr
Rosehill59,491$2,190$23,203$290/hr
Wolfport59,191$2,603$27,930$349/hr
Sunland58,191$2,610$28,018$350/hr
Newburg57,738$2,393$25,522$319/hr
Redpoint57,234$2,470$26,407$330/hr
Greenview55,866$2,085$22,052$275/hr
Northcape54,305$2,197$23,285$291/hr
Uppersprings54,179$1,854$19,426$242/hr
Northoak51,801$2,134$22,612$282/hr
Birchpark51,448$2,260$24,042$300/hr
Autumnville49,800$2,624$28,173$352/hr
Westglen48,997$1,847$19,340$241/hr
Mountdale46,240$2,288$24,350$304/hr
Crystalholly45,958$2,309$24,572$307/hr
Ironcliff45,070$2,141$22,647$283/hr
Autumncape44,673$2,498$26,710$334/hr
Northlake44,395$2,631$28,263$353/hr
Fortpine43,594$1,966$20,665$258/hr
Shadowworth41,665$2,295$24,447$305/hr
Westpoint39,652$1,980$20,833$260/hr
Fortpark38,773$2,533$27,127$339/hr
Mountcrest36,943$2,008$21,150$264/hr
Fortbay33,243$2,372$25,307$316/hr
Birchgrove32,250$2,253$23,960$299/hr
Shadowpark30,292$2,379$25,385$317/hr
Newvalley29,657$2,505$26,797$335/hr
Fairshire27,859$2,568$27,532$344/hr
Wolfrock27,183$2,358$25,141$314/hr
Bearmarsh26,829$2,204$23,384$292/hr
Aspenwillow26,540$1,966$20,677$258/hr
Bearbridge24,898$1,966$20,703$258/hr
Elkton23,969$2,407$25,685$321/hr
Stoneburg23,868$2,148$22,736$284/hr
Whiterock22,319$2,092$22,135$276/hr
Blueelm20,179$2,134$22,608$282/hr
Grandcedar19,692$2,435$26,000$325/hr
Bearoak19,168$2,435$25,991$325/hr
Birchwell18,500$2,253$23,940$299/hr
Fortworth17,633$2,449$26,153$327/hr
Aspenmill14,181$2,645$28,381$355/hr
Northnest13,956$2,120$22,420$280/hr
Oldway10,121$2,211$23,457$293/hr
Brightshire9,259$2,239$23,812$297/hr
Elkwell9,180$2,407$25,688$321/hr
Grandmarsh7,868$2,204$23,375$292/hr
Lakemaple6,342$2,617$28,075$351/hr
Wolfmill6,289$2,197$23,330$291/hr
Ironland5,318$2,582$27,698$346/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Rhode Island?
The court filing fee for divorce in Rhode Island is $160. Total costs range from $2,280 for an uncontested divorce to $24,248 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires a waiting period of 0 days and 12 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Rhode Island a community property or equitable distribution state?
Rhode Island follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.