Divorce Law in Virginia
This page covers divorce law as it applies in Virginia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what divorce protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern divorce in Virginia
Virginia state law
- Civil Remedies and Procedure › Chapter 9. Personal Jurisdiction in Certain ActionsVA 8.01 § 8.01-328.1
Cited in 221 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-107.3
Cited in 193 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-107.1
Cited in 70 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-109
Cited in 67 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-108.2
Cited in 45 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-108
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for divorce in Virginia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.