What is the general rule of property division (equitable distribution, community property, or legal title)?
Virginia does not have “community” property as that term is generally understood. We have “equitable distribution”, which is kind of a first cousin to the “community property”. The Code of Va.: 20-107.3. (Court may decree as to property of the parties) should be consulted. I recommend that you copy the following www site address and paste it on the “go to” window of your server to bring up the full text of that particular Section: (or just click the link) http://legis.state.va.us/Laws/CodeofVa.htm If one had to shorthand the impact of the foregoing Code Section, it means that in Virginia, the Court has a great deal of discretion during a divorce case in respect to property. All property which came into the ownership of one of the parties during the marriage will be deemed “marital” property and subject to “equitable distribution” as defined above in the Code. An exception is made for certain property which is considered “separate”. Example: inheritance of one spouse which is kept disti
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