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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.

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.

Do you have to be legally separated to get a divorce in VA? The short answer is no, Virginia does not have an official status for ?legal separation? in no-fault divorces. However, you do need to be physically separated for at least 6 months (often a year, if children are involved) to file for divorce.

Filing fees in Virginia vary by county, but they typically run about $80 to $100. Average total costs for Virginia divorce lawyers are $12,000 to $14,000 but are usually much lower in cases with no contested issues. You've probably heard people complain about how expensive divorce can be.

Once spouses are ready to proceed, they can file their papers with the local court. Virginia has an e-filing option, but only State Bar members and their designated staff can file divorce online in Virginia. Spouses filing for an uncontested divorce independently need to do it offline.

Filing fees in Virginia vary by county, but they typically run about $80 to $100. Average total costs for Virginia divorce lawyers are $12,000 to $14,000 but are usually much lower in cases with no contested issues.