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SB725: Grounds for divorce; minor children.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Ken Cuccinelli (R-37)
Ken Cuccinelli
(R-37)
Served: 2002–
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 |
Status
02/11/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Grounds for divorce; minor children. Provides that a married couple who have minor children may not obtain a divorce based on separation if the other party files a written objection with the court.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/17/2008, 01/21/2008 and 01/21/2008.
Poll Results
2 votes
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Comments
Really? You can't get a divorce if you have kids unless you prove adultery, violence, or some other grounds? This seems like a really dumb idea. If the parents have been living apart for a whole year the divorce does little other than make it official.