VA HB42 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 23 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-16 - Left in Courts of Justice
Pending: House Courts of Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Spousal support awards; limit duration. Creates a rebuttable presumption that no spousal support award shall exceed the length of time between the date of marriage and the date of separation, unless otherwise provided by contract or stipulation or unless the court determines otherwise.

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Title

Spousal support awards; limit duration.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-16HouseLeft in Courts of Justice
2016-02-01HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2016-01-14HouseAssigned Courts sub: Civil Law
2015-11-23HouseReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2015-11-23HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100670D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
161278.15(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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