Madison County divorce cases require a 6-month or 1-year separation under Va. Code § 20-91. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 45 documented case results in Madison County. A Madison County Circuit Court filing fee of approximately $86 applies.

Last verified: April 2026 | Madison County General District Court | Va. Code § 20-91 (official Virginia General Assembly)

Virginia is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. The court applies 11 factors under Va. Code § 20-107.3, a statute personally amended by Mr. Sris. For divorce, Virginia requires a 6-month separation if no minor children are involved and a signed separation agreement exists, or a 1-year separation if minor children are present. Fault-based grounds include adultery, cruelty, desertion for one year, and felony conviction with imprisonment for one year or more.

For divorce decree modification specifically, Va. Code § 20-107.3 governs the modification of spousal support orders based on a material change in circumstances. A Divorce Decree Modification Lawyer Madison County can help you file the necessary motion to adjust support, custody, or property division terms when your situation changes.

Review the official statutes: Va. Code § 20-91 (divorce grounds) and Madison County Circuit Court website.

Madison County Circuit Court requires a corroborating witness for uncontested divorce hearings. A property settlement agreement can resolve all issues without trial. Mediation is available but not mandatory.

1. File a complaint for divorce or modification at the Madison County Circuit Court, 1 Main Street, Madison, VA 22727.
2. Serve the other party with the summons and complaint via sheriff or private process server.
3. Attend a pendente lite hearing for temporary support and custody if needed (typically set within 21-60 days).
4. Participate in discovery, including financial disclosures and possibly a business valuation.
5. Attend mediation or a settlement conference to attempt resolution.
6. Proceed to a final hearing or trial if no settlement is reached.

In Madison County, Virginia family law matters involve equitable distribution of marital property, child support guidelines, and spousal support factors under state law.

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 has documented 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate firm-wide. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, Virginia’s equitable distribution statute, a unique achievement in family law. The firm’s tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”

In Madison County, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 45 total documented case results across all practice areas, with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, the firm has 4,739+ case results and a 93%+ favorable outcome rate across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC.

Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Our Fairfax location is approximately 45 minutes from Madison County Circuit Court, accessible via Route 29 and Route 231. We serve clients near the Madison County Courthouse and Shenandoah National Park. Neighborhoods served: Madison. 24/7 phone consultations — (888) 437-7747 — meetings by appointment only.

Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for updated guidance.