Virginia Divorce Guide
Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Virginia. Residency requirements, court processes, support calculations, and more.
Overview
Residency Requirement
6 months
Separation Period
365 days
Grounds for Divorce
Fault & No-Fault
Filing Process
Court System
Circuit Court
Key Steps
7 guided steps
Support & Custody
Support Calculation Method
Guideline Table
Virginia uses the guideline table to determine child support obligations. Key factors include each parent's income, number of children, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses.
16
legal sources indexed
10
court forms available
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