Virginia § 64.2-316 - Presumptions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-316 — Presumptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-316. Presumptions
In determining whether this article applies to specific property, the following rebuttable presumptions apply:
1. Property acquired during marriage by a spouse of that marriage while domiciled in a jurisdiction under whose laws property could then be acquired as community property is presumed to have been acquired as, or to have become and remained, property to which this article applies; and
2. Real property situated in the Commonwealth and personal property wherever situated acquired by a married person while domiciled in a jurisdiction under whose laws property could not then be acquired as community property, title to which was taken in a form which created rights of survivorship, is presumed not to be property to which this article applies.
1982, c. 456, § 64.1-198; 2012, c. 614.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-316
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-316 cover?
Section 64.2-316 ("Presumptions") 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 § 64.2-316?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 64.2-316" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 64.2-316 apply to my situation?
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