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Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: "Joint custody" means (i) joint legal custody where both parents retain joint responsibility for the care and control of the child and joint authority to make decisions concerning the child even though the child's primary residence may be with only one pa…
Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.2 Court-ordered custody and visitation arrangements
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A. In any case in which custody or visitation of minor children is at issue, whether in a circuit or district court, the court shall provide prompt adjudication, upon due consideration of all the facts, of custody and visitation arrangements, including support and maintenance for…
Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.2:1 In camera interviews of child; record
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In any proceeding in a court of record to determine custody or visitation, when the court conducts an in camera interview of a minor child whose custody or visitation is at issue without the presence of the parties or their counsel, a record of the interview shall be prepared, un…
Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.3 Best interests of the child; visitation
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In determining best interests of a child for purposes of determining custody or visitation arrangements, including any pendente lite orders pursuant to § 20-103, the court shall consider the following: 1. The age and physical and mental condition of the child, giving due consider…