Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Does the 1 year period of time between separation and divorce begin when a couple is physically separated, or is it a year from when the separation papers are filed?
Asked on 2/18/11, 10:31 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward
Law Offices of Paul B. Ward
It begins when the parties are physically separated and at least one of them intends that the separation be permanant and will lead to a divorce.
Answered on 2/18/11, 12:26 pm