Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

alienation of affections

can alienation of affection be used in a divorce case in the state of Virginia?


Asked on 10/23/02, 10:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: alienation of affections

Alienation of affection is not one of the recognized fault grounds for divorce in Virginia.

Nor is it recognized any longer in the Commonwealth as the basis of a civil suit to recover damages for the person who was allegedly wronged.

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Answered on 10/29/02, 9:13 am


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