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HB 635 Equitable distribution; change of venue.

Introduced by: Salvatore R. Iaquinto | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Equitable distribution; change of venue.  Provides that, upon or after the entry of a final divorce decree, a court may, upon its own motion or the motion of any party, transfer to the circuit court for the county or city where either party resides the authority to make additional orders to effectuate or enforce an equitable distribution award made in the decree or a stipulation, contract, or agreement that has been affirmed, ratified, and incorporated in the decree.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Equitable distribution; change of venue.  Provides that a court may, upon its own motion or the motion of any party, transfer any action to enforce an order providing for equitable distribution to any court in Virginia that would be a more appropriate forum.