Virginia § 64.2-2107 - Jurisdiction
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-2107 — Jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-2107. Jurisdiction
A court of the Commonwealth has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a conservatorship order for a respondent if:
1. The Commonwealth is the respondent's home state;
2. On the date the petition is filed, the Commonwealth is a significant-connection state and:
a. The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because the Commonwealth is a more appropriate forum; or
b. The respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and, before the court makes the appointment or issues the order:
(1) A petition for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state;
(2) An objection to the court's jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding; and
(3) The court in the Commonwealth concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in § 64.2-2110;
3. The Commonwealth does not have jurisdiction under either subdivision 1 or 2, the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because the Commonwealth is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in the Commonwealth is consistent with the Constitutions of Virginia and the United States; or
4. The requirements for special jurisdiction under § 64.2-2108 are met.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-2107
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-2107 cover?
Section 64.2-2107 ("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 § 64.2-2107?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 64.2-2107" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Virginia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Virginia attorney.
How does Virginia § 64.2-2107 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Virginia can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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