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title: "What types of cases does Rhode Island Family Court handle?"
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# What types of cases does Rhode Island Family Court handle?

Rhode Island Family Court handles all legal matters involving family relationships and domestic issues, including divorce, legal separation, child custody and support, visitation, adoption, termination of parental rights, restraining orders, paternity, prenuptial agreement enforcement, and juvenile delinquency matters. It is a specialized court with exclusive jurisdiction over these types of cases.