During the pendency of an appeal the family court shall have jurisdiction with respect to the custody of the child and shall make any orders that may be for the best interest of the child. This jurisdiction shall continue after verdict or decision until the final determination of the appeal.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-20
Jurisdiction of child pending appeal
G.L. 1938, ch. 420, § 8; P.L. 1940, ch. 935, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 420, § 10; P.L. 1955, ch. 3483, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 15-7-20; P.L. 1970, ch. 132, § 1.
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