Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-220.1
Defense of interspousal immunity abolished as to certain causes of action arising on or after July 1, 1981
Effective Jul 1, 19811981, c. 451.
The common-law defense of interspousal immunity in tort is abolished and shall not constitute a valid defense to any such cause of action arising on or after July 1, 1981.
1981, c. 451.