2006 Code of Virginia § 20-146.13 - Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
20-146.13. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
A. Except as otherwise provided in 20-146.15, a court of this Commonwealththat has made a child custody determination consistent with 20-146.12 or 20-146.14 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction as long as the child, thechild's parents, or any person acting as a parent continue to live in thisCommonwealth.
B. A court of this Commonwealth that has made a child custody determinationand does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section maymodify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initialdetermination under 20-146.12.
(2001, c. 305.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Virginia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
