Rhode Island Financial Affidavits and Disclosure

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Any Rhode Island family case about money runs on financial disclosure. Both sides put their income, expenses, assets, and debts on an official form, and courts generally expect supporting paperwork such as tax returns, pay records, and account statements.

Getting this right matters more than most parents expect. A judge who cannot trust your numbers will not trust the rest of your case either. The official Rhode Island affidavit sources and the court rules that define the exchange are linked below.

Official Rhode Island disclosure resources

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Rhode Island financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.ri.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Rhode Island family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/FamilyCourt/Pages/forms.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 family law forms (official index) (Rhode Island judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Rhode Island family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courts.ri.gov/PublicResources/forms

Rhode Island court 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

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

Verified official Rhode Island disclosure documents

These official documents are the financial affidavits and disclosure paperwork Rhode Island courts use.

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

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

Official 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

What happens if I leave something off the affidavit?

An incomplete or inaccurate financial affidavit can be challenged, and it can cost you credibility with the judge for the rest of the case. If you are unsure about a number, say so on the form rather than guessing silently.

What if the other side will not disclose?

You can normally ask the court to order it, and courts can impose consequences for refusing. Keep your own disclosure complete and on time either way.

Are these documents public?

Rules on sealing financial documents vary by state and by court. Check the official Rhode Island rules linked above, or ask the clerk, before you assume the filing is private.