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This online technology will help unrepresented people complete the required documents for filing a no fault divorce in certain jurisdictions in Virginia. These jurisdictions are Harrisonburg/Rockingham, Smyth, Albemarle and Fairfax.
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center

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Divorce and Separation
This article describes your legal rights about divorce and separation.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Spousal Support and Equitable Distribution
This article describes your legal rights about spousal support (alimony) and equitable distribution (fair division) of marital property.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

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The Virginia State Bar Webpage (Separate Website)
For more information on this topic, click above to go to the Virginia State Bar's webpage.

Annulment - 12 Reasons for Annulment in Virginia This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Collaborative Family Law This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Helping You Help Your Child: A Focus On Education This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

How to Respond to A Divorce Bill of Complaint

This provides information how to respond to divorce papers. This document also contains sample forms which you may fill in to submit to the courts.
By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Understanding Your Domestic Relations Rights in Virginia This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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By: Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association


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