Virginia § 64.2-744 - Exceptions to spendthrift provision
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-744 — Exceptions to spendthrift provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-744. Exceptions to spendthrift provision
A. In this section, "child" includes any person for whom an order or judgment for child support has been entered in this or another state.
B. Even if a trust contains a spendthrift provision, a beneficiary's child who has a judgment or court order against the beneficiary for support or maintenance, or a judgment creditor who has provided services for the protection of a beneficiary's interest in the trust, may obtain from a court an order attaching present or future distributions to or for the benefit of the beneficiary.
C. Subject to the limitations of § 64.2-745, no spendthrift provision shall operate to the prejudice of the United States, the Commonwealth, or any county, city, or town.
D. A claimant against which a spendthrift provision cannot be enforced may obtain from a court an order attaching present or future distributions to or for the benefit of a beneficiary. The court may limit the award of such relief as is appropriate under the circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-744
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-744 cover?
Section 64.2-744 ("Exceptions to spendthrift provision") 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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