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The divorce process in Virginia begins with filing a formal complaint in the circuit court of the county or city where either spouse resides. Virginia law allows for both no-fault and fault-based divorces. For a no-fault divorce, the couple must have been separated for a specified period—six months with a separation agreement or one year without one. This type of divorce does not require proving wrongdoing by either party. On the other hand, fault-based divorces involve claims such as adultery, cruelty, or abandonment, which can influence matters like asset division and spousal support.