Marriage licenses; requires parties contemplating marriage to choose one of two types. (HB197)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Marriage licenses. Requires the parties contemplating marriage to choose one of two types of marriage license: a license with grounds for divorce or a license without grounds for divorce. A license with grounds for divorce requires the parties to prove either adultery, a felony conviction, or cruelty to be granted a divorce. A license without grounds for divorce allows the parties to get a divorce based on any grounds including living separate and apart for the requisite time currently allowed under the law. Amends § 20-14, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/03/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063025396
- 01/03/2006 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/18/2006 Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Civil Law
- 02/15/2006 Left in Courts of Justice