Does Anyone Know About Divorce in VA?
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Does Anyone Know About Divorce in VA?
| Sun, 07-09-2006 - 1:37pm |
Hello,
We have been seperated since the begining of the year? I live in VA, he lives in NC. We have 2 boys. Would we have to go to court or can I just file the papers myself? The kids are not an issue. They will be with me. He already said he can not handle them. We have no property, credit cards or bills together.
Any advice will be great.
Symone

Hi, and welcome to the board!
Family law varies so much from state to state. I would suggest contacting an attorney so you can have your specific questions answered. Most will give a free or low-cost initial consultation. You don't even have to use the attorney to file, but I would suggest a consultation at a minimum.
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Hello! I live in Virginia as well. As long as you ahve waited your year, and you do not have any disputes over custody, etc. you CAN file the paperwork yourself, but even I reccomend a lawyer, just in case there are any extra things lingering about. Usually you can get an uncontested divorce fairly reasonably. I know here in Hampton and Newport News there are SEVERAL that can get it done fairly cheaply for you. I retained custody of my boys, with him having "Reasonable visitation", there was no division of property, it was really cut and dry. I think we paid around 300 for the whole deal. We never stepped into court, just into my lawyers office, and because my ex was out of state they sent him the paperwork, and he just had it notarized and signed and he sent it back. My laywer took it through the courts, and it was all done in less that 6 weeks. I only went to his office twice,and one of those times were to meet with him initally, the second to sign my portion of the papers.
Hope that helped!!
Brandi
You've been given some great advice... but I do strongly suggest that you seek the advice of an attorney, even if you do decide to file yourself.
One thing to consider..... who's advocating for your children?
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~