Getting a divorce in Virginia involves a series of legal steps designed to dissolve the marriage and address related matters such as property division, alimony, and child custody. The process begins with one spouse filing a complaint for divorce in the appropriate circuit court, outlining the grounds for the divorce. Virginia allows for both fault-based grounds—such as adultery or cruelty—and no-fault grounds, which typically require a separation period of six months (or one year if the couple has minor children).