No Fault Divorce
Virginia's no-fault divorce option allows couples to end their marriage without proving wrongdoing by either party.
No-fault divorce in Virginia provides a path to end your marriage based on living separate and apart, without the need to prove fault or wrongdoing by either spouse.
No-Fault Divorce Requirements in Virginia
- Live separate and apart for at least 1 year, OR - Live separate and apart for 6 months if you have a signed separation agreement AND no minor children - "Separate and apart" means living in different residences with the intent to end the marriage
Benefits of No-Fault Divorce
- Less adversarial process - Often faster and less expensive - Keeps private matters private - Easier on children and families - More likely to result in amicable co-parenting relationships
Our Approach
We help clients navigate the separation period, draft comprehensive separation agreements, and file for divorce when the time requirements are met. Our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible.
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