Paternity Law in Virginia
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 3.1. Proceedings to Determine ParentageVA 20 § 20-49.1
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 7.1. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act › Article 1. General ProvisionsVA 20 § 20-146.1
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 4.1. SupportVA 20 § 20-60.3
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Welfare (Social Services) › Chapter 12. Adoption › Article 1. General ProvisionsVA 63.2 § 63.2-1202
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 3.1. Proceedings to Determine ParentageVA 20 § 20-49.4
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Welfare (Social Services) › Chapter 1. General ProvisionsVA 63.2 § 63.2-100
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Virginia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.