Waiting too long to resolve a failed relationships can cost time and money. Divorce is usually painful and involves big change. People generally avoid big change because it usually comes with pain. That pain can be felt equally by both parties or one party can be more affected than the other. Strong emotions often lead to bad judgement.
Some people in failing relationships avoid taking action for religious reasons. Others may feel obligations to relatives and friends who believe the couple is functioning smoothly and living happily. Finding out that ideal couple has gotten to the point where they can’t stand living together anymore comes as a shock and caused sadness.
Perhaps the most common reeason couples with children avoid actions that would bring them out of the darkness, is the kids. Divorce forces children to accept a new, unfamiliar life. It’s painful. Parents work hard to shield their kids from pain.
Children usually don’t understand. The child’s mind doesn’t work like an adult’s mind. Grown-ups often lose sight of this fact. They assume the kids will just get it. That’s a risky assumption. If they don’t get it, break-up of the family can cause kids pain they don’t deserve and they shouldn’t have to endure.
You know divorce is common. You may not know the numbers in Rhode Island.
Married couples 56%
Divorced men 9%
Divorced women 13%
Rhode Island courts received approximately 2,839 divorce filings in FY 2024 statewide. Here’s what it cost to dissolve the relationships. All these costs are approximate.
| Type of Divorce | Typical Cost |
| Uncontested divorce (no outside assistance) | ~$200–$350 in court fees |
| Uncontested divorce with mediation | ~$2,000–$5,000 total |
| Uncontested divorce with attorneys | ~$2,500–$7,500+ |
| Contested divorce | ~$10,000–$50,000+ |
| Highly contested cases involving custody, business interests, or extensive assets | $50,000+ is possible |
Pain from divorce is almost inevitable. Financial pain is not. Notice the least expensive assisted Rhode Island divorce is divorce with mediation. That’s what we do.
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