Rhode Island Legal Guides

Rhode Island follows a pure comparative negligence system, allowing plaintiffs to recover damages regardless of their percentage of fault. The state has a three-year statute of limitations for most pe...

Rhode Island family law is governed by Rhode Island General Laws Title 15 (Domestic Relations). The state follows equitable distribution for property division and recognizes both no-fault and fault-ba...

Rhode Island is a small state with a criminal justice system that reflects progressive reform trends in the Northeast. The state does not have the death penalty, having abolished it in 1984. Rhode Isl...

Rhode Island imposes a state estate tax with a $1,733,264 exemption (indexed for inflation), with rates from approximately 0.8% to 16%. The state is a common law property state with an elective share....

Rhode Island is the smallest state by area but has a diverse economy built on healthcare, education, defense, financial services, and tourism. The state imposes a flat 7% corporate income tax and a bu...

Rhode Island real estate law features both judicial and non-judicial foreclosure options, a real estate conveyance tax, and attorney involvement in closings. The state uses both mortgages and deeds of...