What are the grounds for divorce in Virginia?

Virginia recognizes a number of grounds for divorce. The “no fault” grounds and “fault grounds.”

There are two “no fault” grounds for divorce: (i) a six-month separation and signed property settlement agreement where the parties have no minor children; or (ii) a twelve months separation where the parties have minor children.

There are three “fault” grounds for divorce: (i) adultery; (ii) cruelty; and (iii) desertion/abandonment.