How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce in Virginia?
In a no-fault Virginia divorce, the spouses must be separated for the required amount of time before they file for divorce–one (1) year if the spouses have minor or legally dependent children together or six (6) months if they do not. Beyond that pre-filing requirement, an uncontested divorce in Virginia, where both spouses agree on all issues and are willing to sign the necessary documents, can be completed in as little as three to six weeks from the divorce filing date, depending on how quickly the Clerk can schedule the divorce hearing.
