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title: "How is property divided in a Rhode Island divorce?"
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# How is property divided in a Rhode Island divorce?

Rhode Island follows the principle of equitable distribution, meaning marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. The court considers factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial contributions, their respective earning capacities, and the needs of any minor children when determining how assets and debts are divided.