Lauren Daley Ainsworth v. John Ainsworth

Justice Robinson, for the Court.

The plaintiff, Lauren Daley Ainsworth, appeals from a July 22, 2015 order of the Family Court denying her motion to relocate with the parties' four minor children from Rhode Island to Australia. Her several appellate contentions are summarized later in this opinion.

This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After reviewing the record and considering the written and oral submissions of the parties, we are…