Co-Parenting App for Rhode Island Parents
Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for Rhode Island families navigating co-parenting through Family Court.
2.8
divorces per 1,000 people
Family Court
handles custody in RI
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16
custody statute
Rhode Island custody law
Rhode Island courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child and encourage the active involvement of both parents.
What Rhode Island courts consider in custody decisions
Rhode Island courts consider factors including the wishes of the parents regarding custody, the reasonable preference of the child (if of sufficient intelligence, understanding, and experience), the interaction and interrelationship of the child with parents and siblings, the child's adjustment to home/school/community, the mental and physical health of all individuals involved, the stability of the child's existing environment, the moral fitness of the parents, the willingness and ability of each parent to facilitate a close and continuing relationship between the child and the other parent, and any history of domestic violence. Under § 15-5-16(d), the court specifically considers evidence of past or present domestic violence as a factor weighing against custody with the abusive parent.
How the custody process works in Rhode Island
Rhode Island custody cases are filed in Family Court, which has exclusive original jurisdiction over all domestic relations matters. The Family Court may appoint a guardian ad litem to investigate and make recommendations. Rhode Island does not have a statewide mandatory mediation requirement for custody cases, but the court may order mediation in individual cases and the Family Court offers court-connected mediation programs. Parents may seek temporary custody orders through a motion practice while the case is pending.
Key Rhode Island custody statutes
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16.1
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16.2
How Civly helps Rhode Island parents
AI-powered message rewriting
Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any Rhode Island Family Court judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.
Shared custody calendar
Color-coded custody schedule synced with your Rhode Island parenting plan. Share a read-only link with grandparents, attorneys, or mediators.
Expense tracking with receipt OCR
Snap a receipt or forward an email. AI extracts the amount. Your co-parent approves or disputes. Everything documented for court.
Court-ready records
Every message is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and exportable as a certified PDF — admissible in Rhode Island's Family Court system.
Pricing comparison
Civly
$59/year
- AI message rewriting
- Custody calendar
- Expense tracking
- Court-ready exports
- Free attorney portal
OurFamilyWizard
$240/year
No AI. Manual entry. Documentation only.
Frequently asked questions
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