Jaimie Dawson v. Manuel Ojeda

Syllabus

The defendant, Manuel Ojeda, appealed a Family Court order allowing the plaintiff, Jaimie Dawson, to relocate permanently to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the minor child born as a result of their relationship. On appeal, defendant contended the Family Court's decision overlooked and misconceived material evidence when assessing the relocation. The Supreme Court affirmed the Family Court's decision, which properly considered the factors set forth in Dupré v. Dupré, 857 A.2d 242, 257 (R.I. 2004), and determined that the child's best interests were served by relocating with his mother, the plaintiff, permanently to Massachusetts. <br><br>