Rhode Island § 15-5-9 - Divorce and Separation
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§ 15-5-9. Divorce and Separation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-9
§ 15-5-9. Divorce from bed and board.
Divorces from bed, board, and future cohabitation, until the parties are reconciled, may be granted for any of the causes for which by law a divorce from the bond of marriage may be decreed, and for other causes which may seem to require a divorce from bed and board; provided, the petitioner is a domiciled inhabitant of this state and has resided in this state for a length of time that, to the court in its discretion, seems to warrant the exercise of the powers in this section conferred. In case of a divorce from bed, board, and future cohabitation, the court may assign to the petitioner a separate maintenance out of the estate or property of the husband or wife, as the case may be, in a manner and of an amount as it may think necessary or proper.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 195, § 8; P.L. 1902, ch. 971, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 247, § 8; G.L. 1923,
ch. 291, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 416, § 8; P.L. 1954, ch. 3308, § 1; P.L. 1956, ch. 3692,
§ 1; G.L. 1956, § 15-5-9.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 15-5-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 15-5-9 cover?
Section 15-5-9 ("Divorce and Separation") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 15-5-9?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 15-5-9 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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