General Information
To obtain a divorce in Virginia, one spouse must be a resident of Virginia for at least six months prior to filing for divorce.
The filing fee for a divorce case is $86.00. If you are requesting to have a maiden name restored, there is an additional fee of $23.00. There are additional fees for service, if needed.
For an uncontested divorce, if there are no children from the marriage, you must be separated for a minimum of six months and have a written property settlement agreement before you may file for divorce.
If there are children from the marriage, you must be separated a minimum of one year before you may file for divorce. If any child or children of the marriage is under the age of 18, both the husband and the wife must complete the Families in Transition (FITS) Program.
Uncontested Divorce Packet
No forms are available from the Clerk's Office, however an uncontested divorce information packet is available from the Alexandria Law Library here: Uncontested Divorce Information Packet or by calling (703) 746-4077.
Divorce Records
Case records are available in the Clerk’s Office in various formats.
- Computerized indexes from 1870 until Present
- Printed indexes from 1870 until 1984
Copies via USPS
To request a copy via mail, please use this form. Our mailing address is Clerk of the Circuit Court, 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA, 22314. Copies are $.50 per page, and $2.00 per certified document. Please include payment via cash, money order, or certified check with your request.
Divorce Case Resources:
VA Code § 20-89 through 20-124 For informaton on how to obtain a divorce in Virginia.
Coversheet used when filing a new divorce case.
Parent Education- Live webinars
Lawyer Referral Service: https://www.alexandriabarva.org/Find-a-Lawyer
Legal Aid: (703) 684-5566