Jurisdiction in Proceedings Involving Two or More States

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Jurisdiction in Proceedings Involving Two or More States.” It is part of Chapter 5.3 “Uniform Interstate Family Support Act”, which is part of Title 20 “Domestic Relations”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 20-88.37	Initiating and responding tribunal of the Commonwealth
§ 20-88.38	Simultaneous proceedings in another state
§ 20-88.39	Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support order
§ 20-88.40	Continuing jurisdiction to enforce child support order