How to start a divorce
Residency Requirements
To file for a divorce in the Commonwealth of Virginia, at least one of the parties must have resided in Virginia for at least six months preceding the start of the divorce process. The spouses may file for a divorce in the county of either party's current residency or in the last area where they lived as a family.
Here’s how our process works.
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Get your hassle-free divorce
Qualify for divorce1
Provide your case details2
Get your papers3
File for divorce4