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Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Domestic Relations, Melissa J. Roberts
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Domestic Relations, Melissa J. Roberts
University of Richmond Law Review
Several significant developments in the area of domestic relations law took place in the past year. This article summarizes the key judicial decisions and legislative enactments pertaining to child support, child custody and visitation, marriage and divorce, spousal support, equitable distribution (including property classification and valuation) property settlement agreements, adoption, domestic violence, jurisdiction, and procedure that occurred from June 1, 1998 through May 15, 1999.
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Domestic Relations, Lynne Marie Kohm
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Domestic Relations, Lynne Marie Kohm
University of Richmond Law Review
Within the past year, there have been changes of formidable importance in many major areas of domestic relations, both nationally and in Virginia. This article will review the major judicial and legislative developments in family law in Virginia in the context of national domestic relations law, with an eye toward trends in Virginia.
The "Tender Years" Doctrine In Virginia, Deborah M. Russell
The "Tender Years" Doctrine In Virginia, Deborah M. Russell
University of Richmond Law Review
In several recent decisions in the domestic relations area, the Virginia Supreme Court has significantly altered the "tender years" doctrine to afford fathers more rights in custody of their young children. This aspect of child custody litigation is actually a corollary of the overall maternal preference rule in resolving custody disputes between natural parents. Specifically, the doctrine purports that the mother is the natural custodian of her children of "tender years," and that she should not be denied custody if she is a fit and proper person. This comment will focus primarily upon the evolution of this concept in Virginia. …
The Doweress Is Wearing A New Look, Harry L. Snead Jr.
The Doweress Is Wearing A New Look, Harry L. Snead Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
It is settled law in this state that a widow whose dower has not been assigned is not a competent party plaintiff in a partition suit. She has no estate in the land until her dower is assigned and therefore is not a joint tenant, a tenant in common, or a coparcener with her husband's heirs.