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An uncontested divorce is the fastest and easiest way to get a divorce in Virginia, and it's also the most affordable. The grounds for an uncontested divorce are that the parties have lived separate and apart for six (6) months, or one (1) year.

It can take years for a marriage to fall apart, but for many people, when it's over, it's over, and the faster they can finalize a divorce, the better. For couples who divorce in Virginia, the good news is that they do not have to obtain a legal separation before they can file for divorce.

What is a divorce bill of complaint in Virginia? The bill of complaint is a petition to the court asking for a legal solution to a big problem (divorce, child custody, spousal support, modification to parenting time).

Virginia does not recognize legal separation; however, to get a divorce in Virginia, spouses must live "separately and apart" without interruptions for at least one year. On the other hand, if you have no minor children and you enter into a valid separation agreement, you will only have to live apart for six months.

If you can't afford the fees, you can request a waiver by filing a "Petition for Proceeding in a No-Fault Divorce Without Payment of Fees or Costs." Beyond the filing fees, your costs will depend on whether you get a "pure" do-it-yourself divorce or you need some help with the process.

Uncontested divorces in Virginia generally start at $899 plus court costs. This amount includes the filing and legal fees with our firm, so the cost is inclusive. The legal process is relatively straightforward with uncontested divorces, especially compared to contested divorces.