Virginia Divorce and Family Law

How Do I File for Divorce in Virginia?

Learn about the forms and steps you need to file for divorce in Virginia—and how to get help with the process.

Virginia Divorce FAQ

Get answers to some of the most common questions about getting a divorce in Virginia.

Uncontested Divorce in Virginia

Getting divorced in Virginia can be a relatively pain free process—if you qualify for an uncontested divorce.

Grounds for Divorce in Virginia

If you’re filing for divorce in Virginia, you must have a legitimate reason. There are options available to you—but you need to be sure you pick the right one.

The Basics of Annulment in Virginia

Find out how the annulment process works in Virginia and what happens when a marriage is annulled.

Separation in Virginia

If you've made the difficult decision to separate or file for divorce in Virginia, you may be surprised to learn the requirements that you'll need to meet before the court can approve your request.

Virginia Separation Agreements

Find out how to work out a separation agreement between you and your spouse.

Virginia Divorce: Dividing Property

During the divorce process, couples must decide how to split marital property and marital debt. If divorcing spouses can't agree, the court will divide it using Virginia's equitable distribution standards.

Virginia Marital Property FAQ's

Dividing marital property and debts in a divorce an be complicated. Spouses can work together to create a settlement agreement, but when negotiation isn't possible, a court will have to decide.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Virginia

Find out how alimony (spousal support) is awarded and calculated in Virginia.

Virginia Spousal Support (Alimony) FAQs

If you and your spouse can't resolve the question of spousal support, a judge will do it for you.

Adultery in Virginia: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

Learn whether an extramarital affair can affect spousal support in Virginia.

Virginia Child Custody Laws

Learn how child custody works in Virginia, including how judges decide when parents can't agree, and how you can change your existing custody orders.

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Virginia

Find out how domestic violence affects child custody in Virginia.

Child Custody and Relocation in Virginia

It’s not uncommon for a divorced parent to move for a new job or marriage, but this can create problems for the other parent, including decreased parenting time and increased visitation costs.

Can Children Express Preference in Virginia Custody Proceedings?

Find out how whether courts consider a child's preference in custody and parenting time proceedings in Virginia.

Child Support Laws in Virginia

In Virginia, child support is based on the combined incomes of both parents, to give children the benefit of what their parents could have provided if they stayed together.

Imputing Income for Child Support in Virginia

Learn when Virginia judges may consider a parent's "imputed" income—rather than the actual amount the parent earns—when deciding how much child support to order.