3 Step VA Divorce Process - Fast & Simple:
The uncontested divorce process generally involves three steps.
First step is that the law firm will file your divorce.
Second step is that your spouse must be given legal notice that divorce has been filed. There are three types of legal notice: 1) spouse signs divorce waiver(s) and thus waiving legal notice, 2) spouse is served with the divorce paperwork, 3) or (if you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse) your spouse is notified of the divorce by an ad being placed in a local newspaper informing that a divorce has been filed.
The third step is conclusion of your divorce. If you and your witness reside outside of Virginia, the divorce can be concluded without you and your witness attending a divorce hearing (additional attorney fee applies). For clients residing in Virginia, you and your witness (someone who is aware of the marriage/separation and knows you and your spouse) will attend a brief, on average 5 to 10 minutes, local court hearing. You and your witness will be asked approximately 10-15 questions each about your marriage and separation. The judge typically signs the divorce decree (document dissolving your marriage) at the end of the court hearing.
Regardless of what city you live in, your divorce will be filed in Norfolk Virginia, which provides the fastest, smoothest divorce process in the Hampton Roads area. You and your witness will have to attend the divorce hearing in Norfolk Virginia
What is not included in $400 Uncontested Divorce:
Court Costs:
Court costs are not included in the above price, which are $86 court filing costs. Court costs for name change are an additional $21 (not including attorney fees).. Also giving notice to spouse by serving via sheriff or private processor or by putting an ad in a local newspaper paper involves additional attorney fees and court costs.
Separation Agreement: and Name Change:
Virginia Divorce Lawyer John Naumovski can prepare a separation agreement for an additional fee to cover matters involving child custody/support, spousal support, retirement, division of personal/real property and anything else. If you already have a separation agreement covering alimony, retirement or child custody or support, then there is an additional attorney fee. A name change as part of the divorce is an addiitonal fee.
Call for a free, non-obligation quote for a separation agreement involving any of the above additional matters.