Jurisdiction

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Jurisdiction.” It is part of Chapter 7.1 “Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act”, which is part of Title 20 “Domestic Relations”.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 20-146.12	Initial child custody jurisdiction
§ 20-146.13	Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
§ 20-146.14	Jurisdiction to modify determination
§ 20-146.15	Temporary emergency jurisdiction
§ 20-146.16	Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder
§ 20-146.17	Simultaneous proceedings
§ 20-146.18	Inconvenient forum
§ 20-146.19	Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
§ 20-146.20	Information to be submitted to court
§ 20-146.21	Appearance of parties and child