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2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 15 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 15-5 - Divorce and Separation
- Chapter 15-5-1 - Marriages void or voidable Civil death or presumption of death.
- Chapter 15-5-2 - Additional grounds for divorce.
- Chapter 15-5-3 - Separation of parties as ground for dissolution Appeal.
- Chapter 15-5-3.1 - Divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences.
- Chapter 15-5-4 - Collusion of parties.
- Chapter 15-5-5 - Uncorroborated testimony of complainant.
- Chapter 15-5-6 15-5-8. - Repealed..
- Chapter 15-5-9 - Divorce from bed and board.
- Chapter 15-5-10 - Disposal of certain real estate after filing of complaint.
- Chapter 15-5-11 - Verification of complaint.
- Chapter 15-5-12 - Domicile and residence requirements.
- Chapter 15-5-13 - Venue.
- Chapter 15-5-14 - Return day of petitions Notice Issuance of process Time of hearing.
- Chapter 15-5-14.1 - Automatic orders in divorce cases.
- Chapter 15-5-15 - Orders as to notice.
- Chapter 15-5-16 - Alimony and counsel fees Custody of children.
- Chapter 15-5-16.1 - Assignment of property.
- Chapter 15-5-16.1.1 - Deferment of sale of home.
- Chapter 15-5-16.2 - Child support.
- Chapter 15-5-16.2.1 - Credit rating.
- Chapter 15-5-16.2.2 - Service of court papers at work.
- Chapter 15-5-16.2.3 - Continuances Compensation for lost wages.
- Chapter 15-5-16.2.4 - Retroactive modification of child support.
- Chapter 15-5-16.2.5 - Repealed.
- Chapter 15-5-16.3 - Allowance regarded as judgment for debt.
- Chapter 15-5-16.4 - Judgment assigning real property Effect.
- Chapter 15-5-16.5 - Interest on arrearages.
- Chapter 15-5-16.6 - Security, bond, or guarantee to secure payment of overdue support.
- Chapter 15-5-16.7 - Review of child support orders.
- Chapter 15-5-17 - Change of name.
- Chapter 15-5-18 - Interlocutory decrees and injunctions.
- Chapter 15-5-19 - Restraining orders Treatment for harmed or menaced spouse Custody of children Allowances Alimony and counsel fees.
- Chapter 15-5-19.1 - Restraining orders Notification of local authorities Notice of penalty.
- Chapter 15-5-20 - Service on or notice to defendant.
- Chapter 15-5-21 - Service by publication Jurisdiction acquired.
- Chapter 15-5-22 - Trial required Collusion.
- Chapter 15-5-23 - Remarriage Final decree.
- Chapter 15-5-24 - Support Wage assignment procedures.
- Chapter 15-5-24.1 - Visitation rights of grandparents.
- Chapter 15-5-24.2 - Visitation rights of grandparents whose child is denied or has failed to exercise rights.
- Chapter 15-5-24.3 - Visitation rights Grandparents and siblings.
- Chapter 15-5-24.4 - Sibling visitation rights.
- Chapter 15-5-24.5 - Court ordered visitation rights to certain persons convicted of first degree murder Prohibited.
- Chapter 15-5-25 - Application for wage withholding Obligor in arrears.
- Chapter 15-5-26 - Duties and liabilities of employer under income assignment order or order for wage withholding.
- Chapter 15-5-27 - Order for wage withholding Duration.
- Chapter 15-5-28 - Judgment or order as lien on property Duration Effect.
- Chapter 15-5-29 - Mediation proceedings involving custody and/or visitation.
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