Olson v. Olson

ROSALYN B. BELL, Judge.

In this appeal, we decide whether the court erred in dismissing the father’s petition for custody and support of the minor children based on lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Kathleen W. Olson and Larry S. Olson were married in Hapeville, Georgia, in 1970. Two children were born of the marriage. The parties were divorced by the Family Court for the County of Newport, Rhode Island, on July 26, 1979.

The Olsons entered into a Property Settlement Agreement in February 1979 which, among other things, addressed child custody, support and visitation. It further provided that…