VirginiaBest interests of the child; orders to return a minor child.
What it does
Best interests of the child; custody; orders to return a minor child; violations of orders regarding motions to relocate. Provides that in any case in which a party to a custody case (i) was subject to an order to return a minor child or (ii) violated a stay on or denial of a motion to relocate within the previous 10 years of such custody case, there shall be a presumption that it is in the best interests of the child for such child to be placed in the primary custody of the party not subject to or in violation of any such order.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Courts of JusticeLatest
- Jan 27Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 24Assigned Courts sub: CivilMinor
- Jan 8Referred to Committee for Courts of JusticeMinor
- Jan 8Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102537DIntroduced