(a) Service. A party seeking post final judgment relief shall serve a summons, complaint, Language Assistance Notice, and all other required documents in the manner prescribed in subdivision (d) or (e) of Rule 4 upon the party against whom relief is sought.(b) Statement of Needs. Complaints for modification of alimony or support obligations made pursuant to this rule shall be accompanied by a supporting affidavit containing a statement of the applicant’s current assets, liabilities, income and expenses. A party who opposes the complaint shall file an affidavit containing a statement of his or her current assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The most current version of the supporting affidavit is located on the Judiciary’s website at www.courts.ri.gov under the heading of Public Resources, Forms. The failure to file a supporting affidavit as set forth herein shall not be grounds for a dismissal in the first instance.(c) Appearance Deemed Denial. Appearance by or on behalf of the party opposing the complaint shall be deemed a denial. (d) Time of Hearing; Expedited Hearing. The complaint, Language Assistance Notice, and all other required documents shall be served at least ten (10) days before the time fixed for the hearing unless, on request of the applicant with or without notice, the court for good cause shown orders the complaint heard sooner. If service is made less than ten (10) days before the time fixed for the hearing, the court for good cause shown may nevertheless order the hearing to proceed on the day fixed or at some other appropriate time.
