Bill > HB1985

This bill modifies Virginia law to change how the retroactive date for child support orders is determined, shifting from the date of filing a support action to the date of the child's conception. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of the Virginia Code to stipulate that child support orders can be retroactively calculated from the date of conception, rather than from the date a support action is filed. This means that child support could potentially be owed for a longer period, starting from when the child was conceived. The bill includes important limitations: these changes will only apply to children conceived on or after July 1, 2025, providing a clear implementation date and preventing retroactive application to existing children. The modifications affect multiple legal contexts, including divorce proceedings, child support determinations, and jurisdiction between different courts (such as juvenile and domestic relations district courts and circuit courts). By changing the retroactive start date, the bill aims to ensure that financial support for children begins earlier in their lifecycle, potentially providing more comprehensive financial support for children from their earliest stages of existence.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1985