Virginia § 20-88.36 - Duration of personal jurisdiction
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-88.36 — Duration of personal jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-88.36. Duration of personal jurisdiction
Personal jurisdiction acquired by a tribunal of the Commonwealth in a proceeding under this chapter or other law of the Commonwealth relating to a support order continues as long as a tribunal of the Commonwealth has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its order or continuing jurisdiction to enforce its order as provided by §§ 20-88.39, 20-88.40 and 20-88.43:2.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-88.36
What does Code of Virginia § 20-88.36 cover?
Section 20-88.36 ("Duration of personal jurisdiction") 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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