Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Virginia
Virginia has no official numbered court form for the divorce pleading itself. You start a divorce case by filing a self-drafted or attorney-drafted Complaint for Divorce in circuit court. Virginia's own self-help site says so directly: no official court forms exist for spousal separation or divorce. This places Virginia at one extreme of the spectrum this project covers, alongside Texas, where the state judiciary does not publish a fillable petition template. States like New Jersey and Ohio, by contrast, publish centrally numbered statewide forms.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Virginia law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Virginia paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get Virginia divorce guidance
selfhelp.vacourts.gov/page/8/divorce is the statewide self-help hub. It works as a process guide, not a forms library, because the core Complaint for Divorce pleading has no official state template. Filers usually draft the complaint themselves using the site's guidance, or have an attorney draft it for them.
The complaint: self-drafted, not a state form
Virginia issues no official numbered pleading, so a self-represented filer's Complaint for Divorce must follow the statutory requirements under Virginia law and any local circuit court formatting rules, rather than filling in a state-issued blank. That's a meaningfully different starting point than most other states this project covers.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
The official sites publish no standalone, officially numbered financial disclosure form or UCCJEA custody-jurisdiction affidavit for Virginia divorce cases. That fits the state's broader lack of official divorce-specific forms. Filers typically address financial and custody information within the self-drafted complaint and any accompanying pleadings, following statutory requirements. Check with the specific circuit court clerk for any local practice requirements.
eFileVA: a small, growing rollout
Filing is a county-by-county patchwork, not a single statewide mandatory system for pro se filers. Licensed attorneys must e-file in circuit courts designated as mandatory under Virginia's e-filing rules. Self-represented litigants generally keep the option to file on paper in most circuits. A separate portal, eFileVA, is open to self-represented filers, but as of this review it was live in only a small number of circuits, such as Rockingham County and Williamsburg/James City County. A gradual county-by-county rollout is underway.
Fee waiver and self-help network
Filers who cannot afford the fee can submit Form CC-1414, Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs, authorized under Va. Code Sections 16.1-69.48:4 and 17.1-606. It's Virginia's general circuit-court fee-waiver petition, used for divorce filings because Virginia has no divorce-specific numbered fee-waiver form.
Sources: Virginia Courts self-help: divorce, Virginia fee waiver petition, Form CC-1414, eFileVA
Not independently confirmed
- Current list of circuits where eFileVA is live for self-represented filers, since rollout is ongoing and county-by-county
- Whether any standalone financial disclosure or UCCJEA affidavit form exists in any individual Virginia circuit's local rules
Forms in Virginia: frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have an official divorce petition form?+
No. Virginia's own self-help site states plainly that no official court forms exist for spousal separation or divorce. A case starts with a self-drafted or attorney-drafted Complaint for Divorce filed in circuit court.
Where do I find divorce guidance in Virginia?+
selfhelp.vacourts.gov/page/8/divorce is the statewide self-help hub. It offers process guidance, not a fillable petition template, since Virginia issues no official form for the complaint itself.
Can I e-file my Virginia divorce without a lawyer?+
In most circuits, no. eFileVA, a portal open to self-represented litigants, was live in only a small number of circuits as of this review, including Rockingham County and Williamsburg/James City County. Most circuits still require self-represented filers to file on paper.
Is there a fee waiver for Virginia divorce filing fees?+
Yes. File Form CC-1414, Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs. It's Virginia's general circuit-court fee-waiver petition, used for divorce because no divorce-specific numbered fee-waiver form exists.
Is e-filing mandatory for attorneys in Virginia divorce cases?+
Yes, in circuit courts designated as mandatory under Virginia's e-filing rules. Self-represented litigants generally keep the option to file on paper in most circuits, even where attorneys must e-file.
Does Virginia require a financial disclosure form in a divorce?+
The official sites publish no standalone, officially numbered financial disclosure form. Filers typically address financial information within the self-drafted complaint and accompanying pleadings, following Virginia's statutory requirements.
This page is general information about forms in Virginia, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Virginia's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Virginia. Virdix does not prepare or file Virginia divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Virginia.
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