Divorce is not an easy process especially when there are
kids involved. In Virginia, uncontested divorce may take about half a year to
resolve. On the other hand, when it’s based on legal grounds, it may take a lot
longer depending on how complicated the case is.
Whether you’re filing for a no-fault or fault divorce, there
are some things you have to prepare yourself for, including legal requirements.
Your Kids’ and Your
Emotions
Divorce can be emotionally draining for both you and your
kids. In order to keep everyone’s emotions at bay and avoid hurting each other
emotionally or even physically, communication is key. Talking to your spouse
about your intention to divorce is a much better way than to slap him or her
with divorce papers.
Once you’ve talked about it and have a concrete plan in
hand, informing your children is the next step. Children,especially the young
ones, can cope most effectively when they have a clear understanding of what is
happening and how this can affect their lives. To get this, they will be asking
a lot of questions, and you must be prepared to answer them all calmly and in a
rational manner.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to file for divorce in Virginia, you
must meet the residency requirements. You or your spouse must have lived in the
state for at least six months. The easiest way to prove this is to present your
driver’s license, voter’s registration or any state-issued ID. If you’ve been
living separately before the filing, the court may grant the divorce faster.
You must also have the documents that can establish this separation.
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