RHODE ISLAND Part 37

What factors will a judge consider in deciding whether the new state would be a more convenient forum (place) to hear the case?

In Why might a judge agree to transfer the custody case to my new state?, we listed three reasons why a judge might agree to transfer your case to a new state. The second reason listed is if the judge in the original state believes that the new state is a more “convenient forum.” Here is a list of factors that the judge must consider when deciding if the new state would be a more convenient forum (place) to hear the case: