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HB2798: Divorce, no-fault; parties with minor children cannot obtain.

Chief Patron

Del. Bob Marshall (R-13)

Bob Marshall (R-13)
Manassas, VA
Served: 1992–

Progress

Yes Introduced
No Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Grounds for divorce.  Provides that parties with minor children cannot obtain a no-fault divorce under subdivision A 9 of § 20-91 when either party files a written objection to the granting of a divorce pursuant to that subdivision.

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Comments

Tim Hulsey writes:

Let's see if the General Assembly is really interested in "strengthening the family," or if they just want to pass laws against gay families.

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