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Virginia divorce laws face renewed scrutiny
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: A high-profile murder during a contentious divorce is prompting calls to review Virginia's divorce laws.
WHO: Virginia lawmakers and advocates
WHAT: Renewed scrutiny of Virginia divorce laws
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: After the murder of Cerina Fairfax during a reportedly contentious divorce, people are taking a closer look at the Commonwealth's divorce laws.
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