Understanding No-Fault Divorce

• One-year separation:
  • Couples who have children
  • Couples who do not have children together, and have not signed written separation agreement
• Six months separation:
  • Couples who have a signed written separation agreement and do not have children together

While most divorces are granted on “no-fault” grounds, the state of Virginia allows divorce actions to be pursued on the basis of “fault,” specifically:

• Adultery
• Physical and mental cruelty
• Desertion
• Incarceration for more than one year for conviction of a felony

Grounds for divorce other than “no-fault” grounds are extremely fact-specific. A number of additional factors apply. We are happy to discuss those issues with you in detail.

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