Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
disowning an adult child
Can I disown an adult child? What process would be required?
Asked on 7/03/02, 11:09 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: disowning an adult child
There is no recognized legal process called "disowning" or "disownment". However, you
can ,of course, exclude a child you disfavor from your will.
Answered on 7/05/02, 11:35 am