Rhode Island Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Rhode Island publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Rhode Island sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Rhode Island's core family statutes live in the Rhode Island General Laws Title 15 - Domestic Relations. Rhode Island Family Court sits at a handful of courthouses statewide, so use the address list to find yours.

How the Rhode Island court system handles family cases

Family cases in Rhode Island are heard in the Family Court. Rhode Island has a dedicated statewide Family Court for divorce, custody, and support.

Rhode Island's Family Court is a single statewide court.

Rhode Island's highest court is the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Rhode Island has no middle appeals court - appeals go straight to the Supreme Court.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

Official Rhode Island resources

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Rhode Island state courts website (Rhode Island judicial branch): The official home of the Rhode Island court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.ri.gov

Rhode Island family law forms (Rhode Island judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Rhode Island cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.ri.gov/PublicResources/forms

Rhode Island self-help resources (Rhode Island courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Rhode Island family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.ri.gov/selfhelp

eFileRI (Odyssey File & Serve) (RI Judiciary): Rhode Island's statewide eFileRI system covers Family Court. E-filing is required for lawyers but optional for people without lawyers, so you can e-file or bring papers to the courthouse. https://efileri.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing

RI courthouse addresses (Rhode Island judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.ri.gov/Pages/Courthouse%20Addresses%20and%20Directions.aspx

Rhode Island rules of procedure (Rhode Island judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Rhode Island. https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/FamilyCourt/Pages/Rules.aspx

Rhode Island mediation and dispute resolution (Rhode Island judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Rhode Island family cases. https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/FamilyCourt/Pages/Mediation.aspx

Rhode Island financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.ri.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Rhode Island family cases ask for. https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/FamilyCourt/Pages/forms.aspx

Rhode Island child support guideline resources (courts.ri.gov): Official Rhode Island child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/FamilyCourt/Pages/Child-Support-Formula.aspx

Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal (Rhode Island courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/PublicPortal/

Frequently used official Rhode Island forms

These links open official Rhode Island government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (DR-6), form DR-6 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Forms/Statement%20of%20Assets,%20Liabilities,%20Income,%20and%20Expenses%20(2).pdf

Complaint for Divorce or Divorce From Bed and Board (FC-56), form FC-56 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Forms/Complaint%20for%20Divorce%20or%20Divorce%20From%20Bed%20and%20Board.pdf

Child Support Guideline Worksheet (FC-78), form FC-78 (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Forms/Family%20Child%20Support%20Guideline%20Worksheet.pdf

Family Court Affidavit (FC-48), form FC-48 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Forms/Affidavit%20(2).pdf

Family Court Final Judgment (FC-44), form FC-44 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Forms/Family%20Court%20Final%20Judgment.pdf

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$160.

E-filing link data for Rhode Island was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Rhode Island family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Rhode Island judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's statewide eFileRI system covers Family Court. E-filing is required for lawyers but optional for people without lawyers, so you can e-file or bring papers to the courthouse. Rhode Island Family Court sits at a handful of courthouses statewide, so use the address list to find yours.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Rhode Island?

Divorce filing fee: ~$160. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Rhode Island?

Family cases in Rhode Island are heard in the Family Court. Rhode Island has a dedicated statewide Family Court for divorce, custody, and support.