Virginia § 20-88.43:2 - Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-88.43:2 — Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-88.43:2. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order
A. A court of the Commonwealth issuing a spousal support order consistent with the law of the Commonwealth has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the spousal support order throughout the existence of the support obligation.
B. A court of the Commonwealth may not modify a spousal support order issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over that order under the law of that state or foreign country.
C. A court of the Commonwealth that has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over a spousal support order may serve as:
1. An initiating court to request a tribunal of another state to enforce the spousal support order issued in the Commonwealth; or
2. A responding court to enforce or modify its own spousal support order.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-88.43:2
What does Code of Virginia § 20-88.43:2 cover?
Section 20-88.43:2 ("Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order") 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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