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The basic form that you'll need to prepare will be the divorce complaint, which tells the court what you're requesting in your divorce. When filing for an uncontested divorce, you will also include your settlement agreement and a proposed final divorce decree that matches the provisions in your agreement.

There is a mandatory court filing fee for all divorces that is charged at the time the Complaint is filed. In the state of Virginia, the filing fee is about $80-90, depending on the county.

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.

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.

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.

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.