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Va. Code Ann. § 20-88.46

Application of law of the Commonwealth

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 748 F. Supp. 2d 522 - In Re Request for Judicial Assistance (2010)

Most recently applied in 748 F. Supp. 2d 522 - In Re Request for Judicial Assistance (September 2010)

1994, c. 673; 2005, c. 754.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of the Commonwealth shall apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in the Commonwealth and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings.

A responding tribunal of the Commonwealth shall determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of the Commonwealth.

Official source: Virginia Law Portal (LIS). Reproduced from public-domain Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.