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Code · Virginia · Title 16.1 · Chapter 11

Code of Virginia § 16.1-278.17. Pendente lite support.

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In cases involving
(i)the custody, visitation or support of a child arising under subdivision A 3 of § 16.1-241 ,
(ii)spousal support arising under subsection L of § 16.1-241 , or
(iii)support, maintenance, care, and custody of a child or support and maintenance of a spouse transferred to the juvenile and domestic relations district court pursuant to § 20-79 , the court may enter support orders in pendente lite proceedings, provided such proceedings are not ex parte.
1991, c. 534.
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