§ 15-5-14. Return day of complaints — Notice — Issuance of process — Time of hearing.
The court may, by general rule:
(1) Determine the return day of complaints for divorce;
(2) Prescribe the notice to be given, within or without the state, on all complaints for divorce;
(3) May issue any process that may be necessary to carry into effect all powers conferred upon the court in relation to complaints and divorce; and
(4) Fix the times when all complaints for divorce shall be heard. These general rules shall be subject to special orders that the court may make in special cases.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 195, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 247, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 291, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 416, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 15-5-14; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 7; P.L. 1987, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 264, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-5 - Divorce and Separation
Section 15-5-1. - Marriages void or voidable — Civil death or presumption of death.
Section 15-5-2. - Additional grounds for divorce.
Section 15-5-3. - Separation of parties as ground for dissolution — Appeal.
Section 15-5-3.1. - Divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences.
Section 15-5-4. - Collusion of parties.
Section 15-5-5. - Uncorroborated testimony of complainant.
Section 15-5-6 - — 15-5-8. Repealed.
Section 15-5-9. - Divorce from bed and board.
Section 15-5-10. - Disposal of certain real estate after filing of complaint.
Section 15-5-11. - Verification of complaint.
Section 15-5-12. - Domicile and residence requirements.
Section 15-5-14. - Return day of complaints — Notice — Issuance of process — Time of hearing.
Section 15-5-14.1. - Automatic orders in divorce cases.
Section 15-5-15. - Orders as to notice.
Section 15-5-16. - Alimony and counsel fees — Custody of children.
Section 15-5-16.1. - Assignment of property.
Section 15-5-16.1.1. - Deferment of sale of home.
Section 15-5-16.2. - Child support.
Section 15-5-16.2.1. - Credit rating.
Section 15-5-16.2.2. - Service of court papers at work.
Section 15-5-16.2.3. - Continuances — Compensation for lost wages.
Section 15-5-16.2.4. - Retroactive modification of child support.
Section 15-5-16.2.5. - Repealed.
Section 15-5-16.3. - Allowance regarded as judgment for debt.
Section 15-5-16.4. - Judgment assigning real property — Effect.
Section 15-5-16.5. - Interest on arrearages.
Section 15-5-16.6. - Security, bond, or guarantee to secure payment of overdue support.
Section 15-5-16.7. - Review of child support orders.
Section 15-5-17. - Change of name.
Section 15-5-18. - Interlocutory decrees and injunctions.
Section 15-5-19.1. - Restraining orders — Notification of local authorities — Notice of penalty.
Section 15-5-20. - Service on or notice to defendant.
Section 15-5-21. - Service by publication — Jurisdiction acquired.
Section 15-5-22. - Trial required — Collusion.
Section 15-5-23. - Final judgment — Remarriage.
Section 15-5-24. - Support — Wage assignment procedures.
Section 15-5-24.1. - Visitation rights of grandparents.
Section 15-5-24.3. - Visitation rights — Grandparents and siblings.
Section 15-5-24.4. - Sibling visitation rights.
Section 15-5-25. - Application for wage withholding — Obligor in arrears.
Section 15-5-27. - Order for wage withholding — Duration.
Section 15-5-28. - Judgment or order as lien on property — Duration — Effect.
Section 15-5-29. - Mediation proceedings involving custody and/or visitation.