No-Fault Divorce System, Work Group to Study Transitioning to

Description:

To consider whether to eliminate fault-based grounds for divorce under Title 20 of the Code of Virginia, including the feasibility of transitioning the Commonwealth to an exclusively no-fault divorce system.

Report Date:

December 1, 2026

Expiration Date:

December 1, 2026

Staff Contact:

Virginia Family Law Coalition, in conjunction with the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Richard C. (Rip) Sullivan Jr.
Vacancy
All members appointed by Senate Minority Leader. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable Russet W. Perry
Vacancy
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
4 Citizens By Statute  
Additional Members:

The work group shall be composed of at least one representative each from the Virginia Poverty Law Center; a Virginia-based domestic violence advocacy organization; the Department of Social Services; a faculty member from a Virginia law school with expertise in family law

Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 2 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 2 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 4
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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