Virginia Uncontested Divorce
No Fault Divorce in Virginia – Fast & Easy
Summary of Virginia uncontested divorce process by a Virginia uncontested divorce attorney
A Virginia uncontested divorce is governed by Virginia Code Section 20-91. The first step to file for an uncontested divorce in Virginia is for both parties to be in agreement that they want a divorce.
The next step for an uncontested divorce in Virginia is for both parties to have lived separate and apart for a minimum of six months if they have no children born of the marriage and have a property settlement agreement resolving all issues such as child support, alimony, pensions, child custody and division of marital property.
Also, one of the parties must continue to reside in Virginia. Ideally, the party moving for the Virginia uncontested divorce is the one who resides in Virginia.
If the parties want a Virginia uncontested divorce and they have a child or children born of the marriage, the parties must have lived separate and apart for a minimum of one year. Again, the parties must have a property settlement agreement resolving all issues of the marriage.
If the moving party wants to have an uncontested divorce in Virginia completed at a reasonable cost and completed quickly, the parties must be in agreement as to all issues and have a written agreement reflecting the same. Also, the party who is agreeing to the Virginia uncontested divorce must sign off on all paperwork necessary to effectuate the Virginia uncontested divorce.
The Virginia uncontested divorce attorneys of SRIS, P.C. regularly advise their clients that before they proceed with an uncontested divorce in Virginia, both parties should be in total agreement as to the Virginia divorce proceedings and have resolved all issues pertaining to the dissolution of the marriage in Virginia.
Some of the things that can derail the Virginia uncontested divorce process is a dispute as to child custody, child support, alimony, pension and marital assets and liabilities.
If you wish to proceed with an uncontested divorce in Virginia, please contact one of our Virginia uncontested divorce lawyers for assistance. We have offices in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Hampton Roads/Tidewater Area and Western Virginia to better assist you with your Virginia uncontested divorce.
A Virginia uncontested divorce lawyer will consult with you on whether an uncontested divorce is the best way for you to proceed. You can call us at 888-437-7747 or contact us on line to start the process for an uncontested divorce in Virginia.
