1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 315

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hixson
Entitled:
Family Law - Absolute Divorce - Time Periods

Synopsis:

Reducing from 12 months to 6 months the time period required for a decree of absolute divorce for the grounds of desertion and voluntary separation.

Legislative History

House Action
1/25
First Reading Judiciary
1/31
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DIVORCE -see also- ANNULMENT
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 7-103 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available