Succession; determination of parent-child relationship in determining rights to property. (HB1944)

Introduced By

Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)

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

Succession; child born out of wedlock. Provides that the determination of a parent-child relationship for succession purposes under Title 64.1 applies to intestate succession of real property and not just personal property. This bill is in response to the Supreme Court decision in Jenkins v. Johnson, 276 Va. 30, 641 S.E.2d 484 (2008). Amends § 64.1-5.1 (“Meaning of child and related terms.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

Marsha Maines writes:

the determination of a parent-child relationship should be determined by DNA.
There are many NCP's who have children born out of wedlock, and are paying child support, even without a parent-child "relationship" - not always due to their own wishes -but that of "the state" or Custodial parent... this looks like a case where Common Law rights should prevail.

Posted 41 months ago.