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8 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 2006–2026 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Rhode Island courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Andreozzi v. Andreozzigreen2 sentences2026See Andreozzi, 813 A.2d at 83 (noting that the magistrate indirectly addressed the Pettinato factors by commenting on evidence relating to the preference of the children, the relationship between the children and parents detailed in the GAL’s report, and stating that keeping the children in their home and -9- community environment was in their best interest); Chiappone, 984 A.2d at 38 (stating that the trial justice indicated that the defendant had no relationship with the children, detailed the reports of two doctors determining the needs of the children and that the defendant’s absence had a 2026See Andreozzi, 813 A.2d at 83 (noting that the magistrate indirectly addressed the Pettinato factors by commenting on evidence relating to the preference of the children, the relationship between the children and parents detailed in the GAL’s report, and stating that keeping the children in their home and -9- community environment was in their best interest); Chiappone, 984 A.2d at 38 (stating that the trial justice indicated that the defendant had no relationship with the children, detailed the reports of two doctors determining the needs of the children and that the defendant’s absence had a | 3 | 3 |
Pettinato v. Pettinatogreen2 sentences2019In assessing the Pettinato factors, the trial justice “must consider a combination of and an interaction among all the relevant factors that affect the child’s best interests.” Ainsworth, 186 A.3d at 1083 (quoting Pettinato, 582 A.2d at 914 ). -6- Analysis After a careful review of the record, it is our opinion that the trial justice carefully considered and weighed the Dupré and relevant Pettinato factors and, therefore, properly exercised his discretion. 2019In assessing the Pettinato factors, the trial justice “must consider a combination of and an interaction among all the relevant factors that affect the child’s best interests.” Ainsworth, 186 A.3d at 1083 (quoting Pettinato, 582 A.2d at 914 ). -6- Analysis After a careful review of the record, it is our opinion that the trial justice carefully considered and weighed the Dupré and relevant Pettinato factors and, therefore, properly exercised his discretion. | 1 | 3 |
Chiappone v. Chiapponegreen2 sentences2026See Andreozzi, 813 A.2d at 83 (noting that the magistrate indirectly addressed the Pettinato factors by commenting on evidence relating to the preference of the children, the relationship between the children and parents detailed in the GAL’s report, and stating that keeping the children in their home and -9- community environment was in their best interest); Chiappone, 984 A.2d at 38 (stating that the trial justice indicated that the defendant had no relationship with the children, detailed the reports of two doctors determining the needs of the children and that the defendant’s absence had a 2026See Andreozzi, 813 A.2d at 83 (noting that the magistrate indirectly addressed the Pettinato factors by commenting on evidence relating to the preference of the children, the relationship between the children and parents detailed in the GAL’s report, and stating that keeping the children in their home and -9- community environment was in their best interest); Chiappone, 984 A.2d at 38 (stating that the trial justice indicated that the defendant had no relationship with the children, detailed the reports of two doctors determining the needs of the children and that the defendant’s absence had a | 1 | 1 |
Lauren Daley Ainsworth v. John Ainsworthgreen2 sentences2019In assessing the Pettinato factors, the trial justice “must consider a combination of and an interaction among all the relevant factors that affect the child’s best interests.” Ainsworth, 186 A.3d at 1083 (quoting Pettinato, 582 A.2d at 914 ). -6- Analysis After a careful review of the record, it is our opinion that the trial justice carefully considered and weighed the Dupré and relevant Pettinato factors and, therefore, properly exercised his discretion. 2019In assessing the Pettinato factors, the trial justice “must consider a combination of and an interaction among all the relevant factors that affect the child’s best interests.” Ainsworth, 186 A.3d at 1083 (quoting Pettinato, 582 A.2d at 914 ). -6- Analysis After a careful review of the record, it is our opinion that the trial justice carefully considered and weighed the Dupré and relevant Pettinato factors and, therefore, properly exercised his discretion. | 1 | 1 |
Sammataro v. Sammatarogreen2 sentences2006Sammataro v. Sammataro, 620 A.2d 1253, 1254 (R.I.1993). 2006Sammataro v. Sammataro, 620 A.2d 1253, 1254 (R.I.1993). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Dupre v. Dupre
green
2 sentences2009He found that Ms. Frizzle “simply cannot provide as well for herself and her children in Rhode Island at this time.” The final Dupre relocation factor calls for taking into account the Pettinato factors “[t]o the extent that they may be relevant * * Dupre, 857 A.2d at 259 . 2009He found that Ms. Frizzle “simply cannot provide as well for herself and her children in Rhode Island at this time.” The final Dupre relocation factor calls for taking into account the Pettinato factors “[t]o the extent that they may be relevant * * Dupre, 857 A.2d at 259 . | 3 | 2009–2019 |
Michael Vieira v. Amy Hussein-Vieira
green
2 sentences2019Id. 2019Id. | 1 | 2019–2019 |