What does no fault divorce mean in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island you do not need to prove fault grounds in order to obtain an absolute divorce. All you need to do is prove irreconcilable differences in order to get a divorce. In other words, if either party wants to terminate the marriage, then that party can get a divorce so long as the other jurisdictional requirements in Rhode Island are met. “No fault divorce” does not mean that fault is not significant in Rhode Island divorces. If a party can prove that the other party is at fault for the break up of the marriage, then they can seek a disproportionate share of the marital assets. Fault can also be a factor to determine whether or not a party is entitled to alimony. The following types of behavior could be grounds to obtain more than fifty percent of the marital assets: alcoholism, drug addiction, domestic violence, extramarital affairs, abusive behavior, abandonment, etc.
