Rhode Island Statutes

§ 15-14.1-40 — § 15-14.1-40. Application and construction.

Rhode Island § 15-14.1-40

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 15Domestic Relations

Ch. 15-14.1Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-14.1-40 (2026).

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§ 15-14.1-40. Application and construction.
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to
            promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that
            enact it.
         

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Legislative History

P.L. 2003, ch. 307, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 322, § 2.

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§ 15-1-4

§ 15-1-4. Marriages of kindred allowed by Jewish religion.

§ 15-1-5

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§ 15-1-6

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§ 15-1-7

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§ 15-1-9

§ 15-1-9. Applicability of state laws to marriages not recognized by federal law.

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§ 15-10-1. Penalty for unreasonable neglect of destitute parents.

§ 15-10-2

§ 15-10-2. Orders for benefit of parents.

§ 15-10-3

§ 15-10-3. Director of human services as complainant.

§ 15-10-4

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