Alimony in Warwick: how it is calculated
Alimony in Warwick follows Rhode Island law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Kent County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Warwick case is actually heard.
Where a Warwick case goes
A divorce filed in Warwick is heard by the Rhode Island court for Kent County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Warwick has about 83,554 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
No statutory formula — courts weigh factors (rule-of-thumb estimate shown)
Type
Discretionary (case by case)
Does Warwick have its own rule?
No. R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16 applies across Rhode Island, so a case from Warwick is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16 — Rhode Island alimony factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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