Virginia § 34-5 - To what debts exemptions shall not apply
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 34-5 — To what debts exemptions shall not apply, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-5. To what debts exemptions shall not apply
The property exemptions created under this Code shall not be claimed against the following debts:
1. For the purchase price of such property or any part thereof. If the property purchased and not paid for is exchanged for or converted into other property by the debtor, such last named property shall not be exempted from the payment of such unpaid purchase money.
2. For spousal or child support obligations.
Code 1919, § 6531; 1918, p. 487; 1956, c. 637; 1986, c. 218; 1990, c. 942; 1991, c. 256; 2010, c. 550.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 34-5
What does Code of Virginia § 34-5 cover?
Section 34-5 ("To what debts exemptions shall not apply") 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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