Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

In the state of Virginia, if a couple resides in the same home but are not sleeping together and one spouse if the victim of years of spousal abuse is there a waiting period for a divorce and what is it if any?


Asked on 1/28/13, 11:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

In order even to file for divorce, the grounds must exist; they include adultery, cruelty, desertion and having already been intentionally separated for more than one year (six months if there are no minor children and there is a written agreement to separate. The grounds for divorce must be supported by independent evidence (not the other party).

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Answered on 1/29/13, 7:41 am


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