Abandoned children; establishment and operation of infant-receiving facilities, prosecution for abuse and neglect, report on number and disposition of abandoned children. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-283 and 18.2-371.1; adding §§ 16.1-241.4 and 63.1-56.4. (Patron-Griffith, HB 920 (CD))

Abandoned children; establishment and operation of infant-receiving facilities, prosecution for abuse and neglect, report on number and disposition of abandoned children. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-283 and 18.2-371.1; adding §§ 16.1-241.4 and 63.2-910.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2448 (I) See HB2447; Williams, SB 1057 (I) See SB1151)

Adoption; rights of grandparents and other relatives. Amending §§ 16.1-241, 20-124.1 and 63.2-1215. (Patron-Newman, SB 1298 (Chapter 229))

Adoption and marriage records; deletes statements indicating racial designations. Amending §§ 32.1-262 and 32.1-267. (Patron-Van Landingham, HB 2106 (Chapter 504))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; evaluation of first offenders. Amending § 18.2-57.3. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2275 (Chapter 33); Marsh, SB 826 (Chapter 38))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2, 18.2-57.2 and 18.2-60.4. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 953 (CD))

Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty. Amending § 18.2-57.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 220 (CD); Marrs, HB 932 (CD); Bell, HB 2006 (F); Bell, HB 2007 (F))

Bigamy; venue for prosecution. Amending §§ 18.2-362 and 20-40. (Patron-Quayle, SB 846 (Chapter 99))

Central Criminal Records Exchange; reports by law-enforcement officers on orders for nonsupport. Amending § 19.2-390. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1383 (Chapter 27); Orrock, HB 1561 (F); Houck, SB 707 (Chapter 727))

Child abuse or neglect; compensation of court-appointed counsel. Amending § 16.1-267. (Patron-Watts, HB 672 (CD))

Child abuse or neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Black, HB 1489 (I) See HB1740; Byron, HB 1740 (F); Marshall, R.G., HB 2372 (I) See HB1740; O’Brien, SB 745 (I) See SB1011; Howell, SB 1011 (F))

Child custody and visitation; best interests of child to be determined in arrangements. Amending § 20-124.3. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1339 (F))

Child custody and visitation; court may order educational seminars for parents. Amending §§ 16.1-278.15 and 20-103. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2029 (I) See HB2128)

Child custody and visitation; court-ordered arrangements. Amending §§ 20-107.2, 20-108 and 20-124.2. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1688 (F))

Child custody and visitation; court-ordered arrangements. Amending § 20-124.2. (Patron-Reid, HB 2127 (F); McDonnell, HB 2545 (Chapter 520))

Child custody and visitation; definition of managing parent, parenting arrangements, and shared and sole parenting. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 20-124.1, 20-124.2, 20-124.3, 20-124.5 and 63.1-250. (Patron-Reid, HB 590 (CD))

Child custody and visitation; definition of managing parent, parenting arrangements, and shared and sole parenting. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 20-124.1, 20-124.2, 20-124.3, 20-124.5 and 63.2-100. (Patron-Reid, HB 2120 (F))

Child custody and visitation; determination of temporary or final order. Amending §§ 20-103, 20-107.2, 20-108 and 20-124.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 2724 (F))

Child custody and visitation; duty of aggrieved parent due to failure to comply with court orders. Amending §§ 16.1-278.16, 20-103, 20-108 and 20-124.2. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2712 (F))

Child custody and visitation; payment for mediation. Amending § 20-124.4. (Patron-Athey, HB 1965 (F); Athey, HB 1966 (F))

Child custody and visitation; penalty for violation of court order. Amending § 18.2-49.1. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2440 (Chapter 261))

Child custody and visitation; use of in camera interviews during proceedings. Adding § 20-124.2:1. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1288 (Chapter 1024))

Child custody, visitation and support; court may order educational seminars for parents. Amending §§ 16.1-278.15 and 20-103. (Patron-Reid, HB 2128 (Chapter 31); Edwards, SB 1097 (Chapter 45))

Child custody, visitation and support; fees for services of juvenile court. Adding § 16.1-69.48:5. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2444 (Chapter 906); Stolle, SB 1147 (F))

Child custody, visitation and support; when juvenile court divested of jurisdiction. Amending § 16.1-244. (Patron-Almand, HB 1915 (Chapter 129))

Child in need of services; definition. Amending § 16.1-228. (Patron-Black, HB 1520 (Chapter 538); Mims, SB 991 (Chapter 547))

Child protective orders; penalty for felony violations. Amending § 16.1-253.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 408 (CD); Marrs, HB 2623 (F))

Child support; agreement of parties. Amending § 20-108.2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2388 (I) See HB2386)

Child support; changes in guidelines. Amending §§ 20-108, 20-108.1 and 20-108.2. (Patron-Bolvin, HB 2817 (F))

Child support; changes in guidelines. Amending § 20-108.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 2261 (F); Wagner, SB 1192 (F); Quayle, SB 1313 (F))

Child support; enforceability of agreements on future modifications. Amending § 20-109.1. (Patron-Moran, HB 2386 (Chapter 260))

Child support; enforcement, lien for support on personal injury and wrongful death awards, publication of delinquent parent list. Amending §§ 16.1-278.16, 34-28.1, 63.2-1902, 63.2-1927 and 63.2-1929; adding § 63.2-1940.1. (Patron-Oder, HB 2405 (Chapter 929); Newman, SB 1206 (Chapter 942))

Child support; expands components of income in calculation. Amending §§ 20-108.1 and 20-108.2. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1312 (F))

Child support; expands components of income in calculation, consideration of health care services. Amending §§ 20-108.1 and 20-108.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 2262 (F); Watts, HB 2263 (F); Quayle, SB 1314 (F))

Child support; may include contributions to a college tuition savings fund. Amending § 20-108.1. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2191 (F))

Child support; medical expenses reimbursed by Medicaid shall not be included. Amending §§ 20-108.1 and 20-108.2. (Patron-Byron, HB 1455 (F))

Child support; payment for child care when custodial parent’s matriculation to high school, college, etc. Amending §§ 20-108.1 and 20-108.2. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2158 (F))

Child support; penalty for failure to comply. Amending § 16.1-278.16. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1118 (F))

Child support; written agreement of parties. Amending §§ 20-108.1 and 20-108.2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2387 (I) See HB2386)

Child support income withholding; service of process. Amending §§ 63.2-1923, 63.2-1924, 63.2-1925 and 63.2-1930. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1157 (Chapter 469))

Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Youth and Families; family assessment and planning team referral. Amending §§ 2.2-2648, 2.2-5202, 2.2-5206, 2.2-5207 and 2.2-5209. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1714 (Chapter 483))

Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families, Executive Council for; chairman. Amending § 2.2-2648. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1955 (Chapter 498))

Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families, Executive Council for; chairman. Amending § 2.2-5201. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1956 (Chapter 499))

Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families, Office of; vendor management. Amending § 2.2-2649. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1720 (Chapter 485))

Covenant Marriage Act; created. Adding §§ 20-37.3 through 20-37.7. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2028 (F))

Covenant Marriage Act; created. Adding §§ 20-37.3 through 20-37.9. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2793 (F))

Divorce; content of support orders. Amending §§ 20-60.3 and 20-107.1. (Patron-Quayle, SB 839 (Chapter 625))

Divorce; use of certain information in confidential summary orders. Adding § 20-121.03. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2292 (F))

Divorce from incarcerated felons; compensation of guardian ad litems. Amending § 8.01-9. (Patron-Deeds, SB 788 (Chapter 563))

Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act, Uniform Interstate Enforcement of; created. Adding §§ 20-166 through 20-173. (Patron-Howell, SB 98 (CD))

Family or household member; includes half-brothers and half-sisters. Amending § 16.1-228. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1533 (Chapter 835))

Family Support Act, Uniform Interstate; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 20-88.32 through 20-88.36, 20-88.39, 20-88.40, 20-88.41, 20-88.43, 20-88.44, 20-88.46, 20-88.47, 20-88.48, 20-88.50, 20-88.54, 20-88.55, 20-88.59, 20-88.60, 20-88.62, 20-88.63, 20-88.64, 20-88.64:5, 20-88.67, 20-88.69, 20-88.70, 20-88.72, 20-88.76, 20-88.77, 20-88.78 and 20-88.80; adding §§ 20-88.43:1, 20-88.43:2 and 20-88.77:3. (Patron-Bloxom, HB 610 (CD))

Firearms; prohibits possession by persons subject to protective orders. Amending § 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2027 (F))

Juveniles committed to Department of Juvenile Justice; support payments. Amending §§ 16.1-286 and 16.1-290. (Patron-Darner, HB 2733 (F); Mims, SB 1246 (Chapter 579))

Marital agreements; recordation. Amending § 20-155. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2303 (Chapter 662); Puller, SB 866 (Chapter 669))

Marriage and Parenting Skills Commission; established to promote marriage education in schools, responsible fatherhood, and related family-strengthening measures. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 113 (CD))

Marriages; persons other than ministers may perform. Amending § 20-25. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1280 (Chapter 228))

Name changes; prevention of identity theft. Amending §§ 8.01-217 and 20-121.4. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2305 (Chapter 258))

No fault divorce; awarding of attorney’s fees not authorized. Amending § 20-91. (Patron-O’Brien, HB 626 (CD))

Parenting programs; created within Department of Correctional Education. Adding § 22.1-345.1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1574 (F); Watts, HB 2246 (I) See HB1574)

Protective orders; issuance in cases of dating violence. Adding §§ 16.1-93.2 and 16.1-253.5. (Patron-Watkins, SB 641 (CD))

Protective orders; nondisclosure. Amending §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4 and 16.1-279.1. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2276 (F))

Protective orders; penalty for violation of a domestic or stalking charge. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2 and 18.2-60.4. (Patron-Howell, SB 834 (Chapter 219))

Sex crimes; amends forcible sodomy statutes when committed against a family member. Amending §§ 18.2-67.1 and 18.2-67.2. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2622 (I) See HB1999; Howell, SB 701 (F))

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); child support to be disregarded in calculation of assistance. Adding § 63.1-110.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 766 (CD))