Going through a divorce is an incredibly emotional experience for everybody involved. Virginia law allows for divorce based on both “fault-based” grounds as well as “no-fault” grounds. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our qualified and experienced Virginia divorce attorneys are standing by to help you get through this. We regularly help clients in the Courtland, Suffolk, Emporia, and Lawrenceville areas, and we firmly believe in ensuring that our clients are treated fairly throughout this process.
Fault-based divorces in Virginia are granted only when there has been evidence of the following:
While fault-based divorces can typically be dissolved quicker than a no-fault divorce, it is important to point out that anyone seeking a fault-based divorce will need to provide sufficient evidence that one of the grounds for divorce is present.
The only no-fault grounds for divorce in Virginia include if the couple is living separate and apart for one year.
Divorces in Virginia can be either contested or uncontested. Whether a divorce is contested or uncontested will depend on whether or not the separating couple can agree on all of the issues that need to be settled. This can include:
If there is any disagreement between the two parties on these issues, and other relevant divorce issues, the divorce will be considered contested. A contested divorce is going to be more complicated than an uncontested divorce, and it is strongly advised that both parties seek assistance from their own Virginia divorce lawyers in these cases.
If a person is seeking a divorce on fault-based grounds and this divorce is granted by the court, then there is no waiting period. The dissolution of marriage will be immediate. However, if a person is seeking a divorce in Virginia on no-fault grounds, the couple must have been separated for a period of at least one year.
Additionally, at least one party of the divorce must have been a Virginia resident for at least six months, or they will not be able to file for divorce.
If you are considering going through a divorce or already in the process of doing so, you need to work with a skilled family law attorney. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we have a thorough understanding of Virginia divorce law, and we want to ensure you are treated fairly. These cases can become incredibly complicated, and we understand that this is an emotional period for you. Our divorce attorneys in Virginia have extensive experience helping clients in the Courtland, Suffolk, Emporia, and Lawrenceville areas, and we are ready to get to work on your behalf today. You can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 757-742-6115.
