Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 64.2-744 - Exceptions to spendthrift provisionA. In this section, "child" includes any person for whom an order or judgment for child support has been entered in this or another state.B. Even if a trust contains a spendthrift provision, a beneficiary's child who has a judgment or court order against the beneficiary for support or maintenance, or a judgment creditor who has provided services for the protection of a beneficiary's interest in the trust, may obtain from a court an order attaching present or future distributions to or for the benefit of the beneficiary.C. Subject to the limitations of § 64.2-745, no spendthrift provision shall operate to the prejudice of the United States, the Commonwealth, or any county, city, or town.D. A claimant against which a spendthrift provision cannot be enforced may obtain from a court an order attaching present or future distributions to or for the benefit of a beneficiary. The court may limit the award of such relief as is appropriate under the circumstances.2005, c. 935, § 55-545.03; 2007, c. 216; 2012, c. 614.Amended by Acts 2012, c. 614.Amended by Acts 2007, c. 216.Amended by Acts 2005, c. 935, § 55-545.03.