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Virginia is an ?equitable distribution? state, which means a judge will divide property in a way he interprets as fair?but not necessarily what is equal. Thus, property is not always a 50/50 split. In fact, it's common that two-thirds of the assets will go to the higher wage earner.

This form is used as a report of divorce or annulment for the Department of Health-Division of Vital Records in Richmond, Virginia. The information contained in this form is used for statistical purposes by the State. No Final Order of Divorce will be entered by the Court without a completed VS-4 form.

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.

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.

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.

Once you have been separated for six months or one year, the steps in an uncontested divorce can be completed relatively quickly. Depending on how fast you can agree on and sign a property settlement agreement and the judge's availability, your divorce can be finalized in approximately one to two months.