Yes.
It was not among the first states to secede, and many senior Virginians, including Robert E. Lee were hoping it wouldn't.
Presently the Western counties of Virginia actually broke away and formed their own (Union) state on account of it. That became West Virginia.
Virginia
Virginia was split in two over the issue of slavery.
The state of Virginia
Equally divided over who to support.
No, not likely. If you are over 18 yrs. of age, you are considered an adult, and child support is exactly what it is...."child-support" for CHILDREN, not adults!
Virginia was once a MUCH larger state. Over a period of years, other states were divided from Virginia. The last was when the state of West Virginia was separated. A portion of the shape of the state is determined by rivers and ocean that form the boundaries.
Richmond, Virginia was the capital of the CSA during the civil war, even though it was near the border. D.C. was in the next state over from Virginia, surprisingly.
I know that last answer was put there by a teacher so, Virginia and Maryland fought over religion and land. {I support unknowing students}. 😃😃
Yes, they take over the claim.
Yes, unless/until the child is adopted.
Because he disapproved of secession, but he was passionately concerned with the fortunes of his home-state of Virginia.
It was over the individual states right to decide if people could have slaves