As in most states, in RI there are provisions for married couples who would like to divorce, but do not have the money to hire an attorney. Although it is always advisable to hire an attorney to counsel you, whether you elect to have them join you in court or not, there are ways to make the financial burden less painful to begin with.
If you and your spouse are in agreement about the marital property, this property consists of little more than your personal effects and perhaps a house, and there are no children of the marriage, you can prepare your own documents for the filing of the divorce. The court will require that you follow certain procedures, and that you pay a filing fee, before you are given a court date.
Attending court without an attorney, you may have to wait longer for your case to be heard, and you will definitely be required to respond to direct questions from the Judge. In addition, once your case has been heard, there will be paperwork that needs to be filed afterward. If you fail to file this paperwork on time, your divorce will not only fail to be finalized, but you will need to file a Motion to get permission to file the paperwork late or, out of time.
The divorce process, while not overly difficult, still presents significant challenges to most people, even with an attorney. However, if you are considering handling your own divorce, seek the advice of a qualified family law attorney first.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Divorce, Immigration, or Estate Law in RI or MA contact Massachusetts and Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer Rui P. Alves at 401-942-3100 or CONTACT him via email.
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