Virginia § 20-88.43:1 - Application to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-88.43:1 — Application to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-88.43:1. Application to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction
A tribunal of the Commonwealth exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident in a proceeding under this chapter, under other law of the Commonwealth relating to a support order, or recognizing a foreign support order may receive evidence from outside the Commonwealth pursuant to § 20-88.59, communicate with a tribunal of another state outside the Commonwealth pursuant to § 20-88.60 and obtain discovery through a tribunal outside the Commonwealth pursuant to § 20-88.61. In all other respects, Articles 5 through 9 (§ 20-88.44 et seq.) do not apply and the tribunal shall apply the procedural and substantive law of the Commonwealth.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-88.43:1
What does Code of Virginia § 20-88.43:1 cover?
Section 20-88.43:1 ("Application to nonresident subject to 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 20-88.43:1?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 20-88.43:1 apply to my situation?
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