Uncontested Divorce in Virginia
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Virginia. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Virginia
The facts that shape a Virginia divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Circuit Court
Residency requirement
One spouse must have lived in Virginia for at least 6 months before filing.
Court filing fee
$120 typical ($90-$150) — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
No separate post-filing waiting period; the no-fault ground itself requires spouses to have already lived separately for 6 months (if childless and a signed separation agreement is in place) or 1 year (if there are minor children or no agreement) before filing.
Grounds
Virginia allows no-fault divorce when spouses have lived separate and apart without cohabitation for one year, or six months if childless and both sign a separation agreement.
Typical timeline
Most uncontested cases finalize in 4–8 weeks after the separation period and paperwork requirements are already met, once the final decree is entered by the court.
Serving your spouse
If not filing jointly, you must serve your spouse with the divorce papers. Otherwise, they must be formally served with the paperwork. Joint filing or obtaining a waiver is permitted.
Fee waiver
Available if you meet income requirements (file a Petition for Proceeding in Forma Pauperis)
Common Virginia Divorce Forms
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