RHODE ISLAND Part 36

the judge in the original state finds that there are no longer significant connections or substantial evidence regarding the child in that state; or

    the judge in the original state finds that the new state would be a more “convenient forum” (place) to take over the case (see What factors will a judge consider in deciding whether the new state would be a more convenient forum (place) to hear the case? for further explanation of this); or

    none of the child’s parents or guardians still live in the original state and neither does the child.*