Title 15
Domestic Relations

Chapter 5
Divorce and Separation

R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-5-16.5

§ 15-5-16.5. Interest on arrearages.

Interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum on any support debt due or owing, child or spousal support, shall be assessed unless the responsible party shall, for good cause shown, be relieved of the obligation to pay interest by the family court.

History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 167, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 155, § 1.