Jurisdiction Flashcards
1
Q
What court has jurisdiction over domestic relations matters
A
Circuit court
2
Q
To exercise jurisdiction over a party
A
at least spouse to be a resident 6 months before the action
3
Q
Venue
A
County or City where
1) Where spouses cohabited
4
Q
Court has PJ over out of State D’s for
A
1) Paternity matters
2) order to pay support by court order or agreement
3) Cause of action arose in VA
5
Q
Without PJ over both D’s a court can issue a divorce but not
A
divide property or order support that is located out of state
