Rhode Island Complaint For Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings is a legal document used in the state of Rhode Island to begin a legal process for couples who are married but wish to split without filing for a divorce. This process is also known as legal separation. It is a way for couples to separate their lives while still maintaining their marriage. The Complaint contains information about the parties involved in the separation such as their names, addresses, and the reason for the separation. It also outlines the terms of the separate maintenance agreement, which includes issues such as child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and the division of property and assets. There are two types of Rhode Island Complaint For Separate Maintenance Without Commencement of Divorce Proceedings: Temporary and Permanent. Temporary Separate Maintenance is used when the couple has a short-term agreement about the terms of their separation. Permanent Separate Maintenance is used when the couple has a long-term agreement. This type of Complaint includes information about the length of the agreement and the terms of the agreement.