                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CREDITOR&#8217;S ACTION; ATTORNEY FEES (§ 55.1-403)

In any action brought by a creditor pursuant to § 55.1-400, 55.1-401, or
55.1-402, where a (i) gift; (ii) deed; (iii) conveyance, assignment, or transfer
of or charge upon the estate of a debtor; (iv) action commenced or judgment or
execution suffered or obtained; or (v) bond or other writing is declared void,
the court shall award counsel for the creditor reasonable attorney fees against
the debtor. Upon a finding of fraudulent conveyance pursuant to § 55.1-400, the
court may assess sanctions, including such attorney fees, against all parties
over which it has jurisdiction who, with the intent to defraud and having
knowledge of the judgment, participated in the conveyance. Should there be a
resulting judicial sale, any award of attorney fees shall be paid out of the
proceeds of the sale, as other costs are paid, provided that the award of
attorney fees does not affect a prior lien creditor not represented by the
attorney.

HISTORY: 2009, c. 593, § 55-82.1; 2012, c. 810; 2019, c. 712.