Virginia § 20-146.27 - Enforcement of registered determination
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-146.27 — Enforcement of registered determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-146.27. Enforcement of registered determination
A. A court of this Commonwealth may grant any relief normally available under the law of this Commonwealth to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state.
B. A court of this Commonwealth shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with Article 2 (§ 20-146.12 et seq.) of this chapter, a registered child custody determination of a court of another state.
1979, c. 229, § 20-138; 2001, c. 305.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-146.27
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Section 20-146.27 ("Enforcement of registered determination") 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.
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