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Covers uncontested versus contested actions, including typical timelines and hearing structure for custody/visitation and property division/support. Outlines key eligibility and residency requirements, grounds for no-fault divorce based on required separation periods, and warns against filing before the separation period expires. 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All persons involved in divorce cases are strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney so that the legal proceedings and the effect of legal documents and orders can be fully explained to you. If you have children, property, or support issues which need to be decided by the court and which have not been resolved by an agreement, you are not required to retain an attorney, but neither the Clerk’s Office personnel nor the judges’ law clerks can give you advice on how to proceed. If you proceed without legal counsel, you may unknowingly lose rights to custody or visitation, child or spousal support, distribution of property, or other legal claims arising out of your marriage. Furthermore, at trial the same rules will apply as if you had an attorney, and the Judge is not permitted to help you in presenting your case.  \nIf you do not know your spouse's whereabouts, or if he/she is in jail for committing a felony, these are special circumstances which you should also address with an attorney.  \n“Uncontested divorce actions” are those in which the parties have agreed upon all issues before the court, or those in which it is anticipated that only one side will actively participate.“No-fault divorce” suits are those in which the parties only ask for a divorce on the grounds that they have lived separate and apart for the period of time required by law.  \nThe Clerk's Office cannot make recommendations for specific attorneys, but you can call:  \nThe Virginia Lawyer State Bar Referral Service  \n1-800-552-7977  \nOr  \nThe Fairfax Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service  \n703-246-3780  \nIf you decide to proceed on your own, you will be expected to follow the same procedures as an attorney. If your case is uncontested it may take two to six months to complete your divorce even if there are no complications. If your case is contested, a final hearing will be set at Civil Term Day and your case will usually take much longer than six months to complete. One hearing will be set for custody and visitation if there are minor children, and a separate hearing will be set for property division and support.  \nYou are responsible for preparing all documents to be submitted in the divorce. Please DO NOT ask Court personnel for legal advice or assistance. State law prohibits Court personnel from giving you legal advice or assistance.  \nBefore you file for divorce, you may wish to review the appropriate divorce laws in the Virginia Code. The Virginia Code books are located in the Law Library at the Judicial Center and at Regional and Community Library locations. The Virginia Code and Rules of The Supreme Court of Virginia are available online at [https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/. A review of )[. A review of ](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/. A review of )these laws may help you better understand the divorce process.  \nIf all issues, such as grounds for divorce and distribution of property, are totally uncontested a party may proceed upon the written affidavit of a party, as is discussed below without","cbCaigacm5LLLmEl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigacm5LLLmEl","pdf",1518870,118,"English","# Pro Se Divorce Overview\n## Important limitations and legal counsel guidance\n## Uncontested vs contested divorce actions\n# Procedure and Filing Requirements\n## Virginia residency and domicile requirement\n## Grounds for divorce and separation timing\n## Required allegations in the Complaint","[{\"question\":\"What does “pro se” mean in a Virginia divorce case?\",\"answer\":\"“Pro se” means a party represents oneself in the lawsuit. 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