In Fauquier County, Virginia, divorce follows equitable distribution under Va. Code § 20-107.3, personally amended by Mr. Sris. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 73 documented case results in Fauquier County with a 97% favorable outcome rate. Your family’s future deserves a case-specific approach.
Last verified: April 2026 | Fauquier County General District Court | Va. Code § 20-107.3 (official Virginia General Assembly)
Virginia is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily 50/50. The court considers 11 factors under Va. Code § 20-107.3. Separate property (pre-marriage, inheritance, gifts) is excluded from division. Founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris, the firm brings over 120 years of combined legal experience to each case.
For official statutes, see Va. Code § 20-107.3 (official Virginia General Assembly). For court information, visit the Fauquier County General District Court website.
- File a complaint for divorce at Fauquier County Circuit Court, 6 Court Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.
- Serve the other party with the complaint and summons.
- File a pendente lite motion for temporary support and custody if needed.
- Attend mediation or negotiate a property settlement agreement.
- Attend the final hearing with a corroborating witness.
- Receive the final decree of divorce from the court.
In Fauquier County, divorce carries no criminal penalties but involves significant financial and custody consequences. Filing fees and costs apply.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce (No-Fault) | Civil | None | Filing fee ~$86 | None | Property division, spousal support |
| Divorce (Fault) | Civil | None | Filing fee ~$86 | None | May affect property division |
| Custody Dispute | Civil | None | GAL $500-$2,500+ | None | Parenting time, decision-making |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and 4,739+ total case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate firm-wide. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute, a unique credential in Virginia family law. The firm’s tagline: “Advocacy Without Borders.”
Secondary attorney: Mr. Sris, former prosecutor and founder, personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 73 documented case results in Fauquier County across all practice areas, with a 97% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, the firm has 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Yes. Virginia requires a 6-month separation (no minor children with signed agreement) or 1-year separation (with minor children) before filing no-fault.
No. Virginia is an equitable distribution state — marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily 50/50. The court considers 11 factors under Va. Code § 20-107.3.
It depends. Uncontested divorce: 2-4 months from filing. Contested divorce: 9-18 months. Complex cases with business valuation: 12-24 months.
Yes. Custody in Fauquier County is based on the best interests of the child under Va. Code § 20-124.3, considering 10 factors including each parent’s role and the child’s relationship with each parent.
No. No-fault: 6-month separation (no minor children) or 1-year separation. Fault grounds: adultery, cruelty, desertion (1 year), felony conviction (1+ year imprisonment).
Fauquier County cases follow the same route as the rest of the state, and our page on visitation in Virginia explains each stage.