Va. Code § 8.01-465.13:5

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 8.01-465.13:5 - Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
A. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.
B. If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.

Va. Code § 8.01-465.13:5

2014, c. 462.
Added by Acts 2014 c. 462, § 1, eff. 7/1/2014.