Virginia recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. No-fault divorces are based on the grounds of living separately for a designated period, commonly known as a "no-fault separation."
divorce in virginia The spouses must live apart without cohabitation for a minimum of six months, or one year if they have minor children. Alternatively, fault-based grounds include adultery, cruelty, desertion, or a felony conviction resulting in confinement for over one year.