Get Divorce Forms Virginia

In Virginia, there is technically no state of being legally separated. You're either married or divorced. However, if you and your spouse are living separately and you want support or other relief but you do not have grounds to file for divorce, you may qualify to file an action for separate maintenance.

How long does a divorce take in Virginia? Once the divorce paperwork has been filed in court, it usually takes 30 to 90 days for a divorce to be final. The start to finish time of the divorce may vary depending on the caseload of the court and the availability of judges to sign the final Decree of Divorce.

The forms you must file to start the divorce are: Complaint (you may find this form in the Virginia Poverty Law Self Help Divorce Packet) VS-4 Form (you may get this form from the clerk of court), and. Cover Sheet for Filing Civil Actions.

The Clerk can also give you information about the current filing fees, or you can look these up on the Virginia Court System's Circuit Court Civil Filing Fee web page. Current fees for filing a divorce complaint in Virginia, including service by the sheriff, are generally less than $100.

In Virginia, the quickest divorces are uncontested. State laws dictate you must be legally separated from your spouse for at least 1 year before you can begin divorce proceedings, but once you have filed for divorce, a simple case can be completed in a matter of months.

The Clerk can also give you information about the current filing fees, or you can look these up on the Virginia Court System's Circuit Court Civil Filing Fee web page. Current fees for filing a divorce complaint in Virginia, including service by the sheriff, are generally less than $100.

The Clerk can also give you information about the current filing fees, or you can look these up on the Virginia Court System's Circuit Court Civil Filing Fee web page. Current fees for filing a divorce complaint in Virginia, including service by the sheriff, are generally less than $100.

You must be separated from your spouse before you can file for a no-fault divorce in Virginia. If you do not have children, you must be separated for at least six months and have a written property settlement agreement in place before you can file.

Complaint (you may find this form in the Virginia Poverty Law Self Help Divorce Packet) VS-4 Form (you may get this form from the clerk of court), and. Cover Sheet for Filing Civil Actions.