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HB 7821·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION

IntroducedFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Lima
Latest Action

04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the state's alimony and counsel‑fee guidelines, adding new considerations for a spouse’s ability to work and need for training. It also establishes a default assumption that divorced parents should share legal custody and parenting time equally, unless evidence shows otherwise. The changes affect divorcing couples and any children involved, aiming to promote fairness and child welfare.

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