In Greene County, Virginia, desertion is a fault-based ground for divorce under Va. Code § 20-91 requiring a one-year separation. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4 documented case results in Greene County. A Desertion Divorce Lawyer Greene County can help you prove willful abandonment and seek a divorce without the standard waiting period. Consultation by appointment.
Last verified: April 2026 | Greene County General District Court | Va. Code § 20-91 (official Virginia General Assembly)
In Greene County, Virginia, a fault-based divorce for desertion carries no additional criminal penalty but allows you to file immediately after one year of willful abandonment.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desertion (Fault Divorce Ground) | Civil — Fault Ground for Divorce | None | None | None | Must prove willful abandonment for 1+ year; corroborating witness required |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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- Step 1: Gather evidence of willful abandonment — text messages, emails, witness statements showing your spouse left without justification.
- Step 2: File a Complaint for Divorce at Greene County Circuit Court, 85 Stanard Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973, citing desertion under Va. Code § 20-91.
- Step 3: Serve your spouse with the divorce papers via sheriff or private process server.
- Step 4: Attend the hearing with your corroborating witness to prove the one-year abandonment period.
- Step 5: Obtain the final divorce decree from the Circuit Court judge.
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Yes. Under Va. Code § 20-91, desertion for one year is a valid fault ground for divorce in Virginia. You must prove willful abandonment with no intent to return.
No. Virginia is an equitable distribution state. The court divides marital property fairly under Va. Code § 20-107.3, not necessarily 50/50.
It depends. An uncontested divorce with a signed separation agreement takes 2-4 months. A contested divorce based on desertion can take 9-18 months.
Yes. You can file for divorce based on desertion immediately after one year of continuous abandonment. No-fault requires 6 months or 1 year of separation.
Yes. You must prove willful abandonment with corroborating evidence. A witness who can testify to the abandonment is typically required at the hearing.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.