Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Modification Across State Lines

I have been granted a divorce by another state.

Can I file for modification in Virginia?


Asked on 2/02/09, 12:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Modification Across State Lines

No, not without first domesticating (registering) the out of state decree in a Virginia circuit court so that it becomes and can be treated the same as an original Virginia issued divorce decree.

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Answered on 2/04/09, 8:26 pm


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