§ 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.
(P.L. 1949, ch. 2268, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 15-6-3.)