VIRGINIA Part 32

GROUNDS FOR LIMITED DIVORCE OR LEGAL SEPARATION

Many people who, for personal or religious reasons, do not wish to obtain a full divorce can get a "limited divorce" instead. Virginia has no legal separation. A "Limited Divorce" in Virginia is similar to what is called a "Legal Separation" on other states. Limited divorces are very much like an absolute divorce with the major difference being that the parties cannot remarry. You are, in effect, still legally married at the same time that you are legally separated.

In order to obtain a limited divorce in Virginia, you must meet residency requirements, grounds, and other legally prescribed laws just as you have to in a case for absolute divorce. Limited divorces can also can involve property settlements, alimony, and child support and custody.