Virginia § 20-110 - Maintenance and support for a spouse to cease on remarriage
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-110 — Maintenance and support for a spouse to cease on remarriage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-110. Maintenance and support for a spouse to cease on remarriage
If any former spouse to whom support and maintenance has been awarded shall thereafter marry, such support and maintenance shall cease as of the date of such marriage. The spouse entitled to current support shall have an affirmative duty to notify the payor spouse immediately of such remarriage. Failure of such spouse to notify the payor shall entitle the payor to restitution equal to the amount of any current support and maintenance paid after the date of the remarriage, together with interest from the date of the remarriage and reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Code 1919, § 5111; 1944, p. 397; 1948, p. 593; 1975, c. 644; 2000, c. 221.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-110
What does Code of Virginia § 20-110 cover?
Section 20-110 ("Maintenance and support for a spouse to cease on remarriage") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 20-110?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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