2010 Rhode Island Code
Title 15 Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 15-6 Uniform Divorce Recognition Act
§ 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 the date of his or her departure from this state, or (2) at all times after his or her departure from this state and until his or her return maintained a place of residence within this state, shall be prima facie evidence that the person was domiciled in this state when the divorce proceeding was commenced.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1949, ch. 2268, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 15-6-3.)

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