US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 15 - Domestic Relations » Chapter 15-6 - Uniform Divorce Recognition Act

Section 15-6-1. – Short title.

§ 15-6-1. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Divorce Recognition Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1949, ch. 2268, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 15-6-1.

Section 15-6-3. – Prima facie evidence of continued domicile in state.

§ 15-6-3. Prima facie evidence of continued domicile in state. Proof that a person obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony in another jurisdiction: (1) was domiciled in this state within twelve (12) months prior to the commencement of the proceeding for divorce, and resumed residence in this state within eighteen (18) months after […]

Section 15-6-4. – Uniformity of construction.

§ 15-6-4. Uniformity of construction. This chapter shall be interpreted and construed so as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. History of Section.P.L. 1949, ch. 2268, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 15-6-4.