How long do you have to be separated to get a divorce in VA?
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How long do you have to be separated to get a divorce in VA?
Virginia law allows for no-fault divorce on the grounds of (a) living separate and apart for one year or (b) living separate and apart for six months with a separation agreement in place and no minor children.
How do you divorce someone who doesn’t want a divorce?
It’s acceptable to fill out a divorce application yourself (making a sole application as opposed to a joint application). You simply complete all the information about your spouse and for any questions where you don’t know the answer, you simply write “not known” on the papers.
Does it matter where you got married to get a divorce?
Mostly the state where you are divorced. The laws where you were married, where you have lived since marriage, may matter but usually don’t.
Can a divorce be granted without a settlement agreement?
Separated parties can have a property settlement without getting divorced and parties seeking to divorce do not necessarily have to have a property settlement. However, once the divorce is granted a party has 12 months to commence proceedings in the Court for property settlement.
