Separation and Property Settlement Agreements

A separation and property settlement agreement can be as simple or complex as your situation requires. The agreement can include any issue that you consider important. Common issues covered are custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, homes, vehicles, bank accounts, and debts.

A separation and property settlement agreement is required by law if the parties have been separated less than one year. If you have been separated at least one year, a divorce can be filed without a signed agreement. However, it is usually advisable to sign an agreement when possible, to assure that your interests are protected against the unexpected.

The cost of a separation and property settlement agreement will depend on it's complexity, and how many issues there are to resolve.

The agreement is referred to by the various names below.

Separation Agreement
Property Settlement Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement
Separation and Property Settlement Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding

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Court filing fees and publication fees are included in the total fees above.
The above fees assume that there are no property or support issues to be resolved.
Our attorneys can advise you and prepare an agreement regarding any property, support, or other financial issues.
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For one week and three week divorce, spouse must be available (by email or fax or in person) to sign documents agreeing to the divorce.

Three Week Divorce Requirements:

1. At least one spouse has lived in Virginia for the last six months.

2.You and your spouse have been separated at least six months (no minor children) or
one year (if you and your spouse have minor children).

One Week Divorce Requirements:

1. At least one spouse has lived in Virginia for the last six months.

2. You and your spouse have been separated at least six months.

3. You have no minor children.

Divorce by Publication Requirements:

1. You have lived in Virginia for the last six months.

2. You and your spouse have been separated at least one year
(or six months if you already have a written and signed agreement).

3. Your spouse lives outside of the state of Virginia - in any other state or country; or you are unable to locate your spouse after making diligent efforts.

Divorce by Deposition Requirements

With spouse's signature:

1. At least one spouse has lived in Virginia for the last six months.

2. You and your spouse have been separated at least six months (no minor children) or one year (if you and your spouse have minor children).

Without spouse's signature (by publication in the newspaper):

1. You have lived in Virginia for the last six months.
2. You and your spouse have been separated at least one year (or six months if you already have a written and signed agreement).
3. Your spouse lives outside of the state of Virginia - in any other state or country; or you are unable to locate your spouse after making diligent efforts.