Full question:
Have the laws changed in the state of Virginia for Allienation of affection?
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: Washington
Answer:
The following is a Virginia statute:
§ 8.01-220. Action for alienation of affection, breach of promise,
criminal conversation and seduction abolished. —
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no civil
action shall lie or be maintained in this Commonwealth for alienation of
affection, breach of promise to marry, or criminal conversation upon
which a cause of action arose or occurred on or after June 28, 1968.
B. No civil action for seduction shall lie or be maintained where the
cause of action arose or accrued on or after July 1, 1974.
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