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Virginia Family Laws

Family law is a rather broad practice area, encompassing marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, and other matters related to the family structure.

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Family laws also address controversial issues such as abortion rights and same-sex marriage, in addition to criminal matters like domestic violence and child abuse. Virginia family laws are created and revised by the actions of lawmakers and the courts, as in other states. For instance, annulment and prohibited marriage laws outlaw same-sex marriage, in addition to blood relations and those with undissolved previous marriages. Click on a link below to learn more.

Learn About Virginia Family Laws

  • Virginia Adoption Laws

    Laws regulating the adoption process in Virginia including who may adopt a child, who may be adopted, how to complete an adult adoption, and more information.

  • Virginia Child Custody Laws

    Virginia laws and regulations governing child custody decisions, rules, and procedures; including information about the types of custody, availability of grandparents’ visitation rights, and links to additional information about custody.

  • Virginia Protective Order Laws

    How Virginia law handles protective orders, often called “restraining orders,” which are sought by victims of domestic violence or those who are threatened or stalked by former spouses.

  • Virginia Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Overview of what types of marriages are prohibited under Virginia law, such as blood relatives; plus a reference to grounds for an annulment which include fraud, duress, impotency, and more.

  • Virginia Divorce Requirements

    What you need to know to get a divorce in Virginia as it relates to residency; waiting periods; no fault grounds; and other grounds such as adultery and prior marriage.

  • Virginia Domestic Violence Laws

    Overview of Virginia domestic violence laws, beginning with the legal grounds for charging defendants with the crime, penalties and sentences for offenders, information for victims, and links to related resources.

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