Self-Help Resources
Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help website provides resources for self-represented litigants in Virginia Court.
Free, fast, and easy service for Virginians who cannot afford a lawyer. The site can be accessed from any device anywhere, even at your public library. There is no cost to you to post your question or to receive an answer.
Provides complete, accurate, up-to-date information on poverty law issues in an interactive and easily accessible format. Virginia Partnership for Equal Justice Website Project.
Expungements
Motion and Order to Expunge Juvenile Court Records
Notice of Expungement Rights Juvenile Court Records
Petition for Expungement Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2A
Instructions for Petition for Expungement Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2A
Family Law
Uncontested Divorce – online interview to see if your circumstances might be appropriate for filing for a divorce without an attorney.
Fairfax Circuit Court Pro Se Divorce Package – instructions, handouts, and forms to help you understand the legal procedures required to get a divorce.
Word Documents for Uncontested Divorce Filings
- One Year Separation Complaint For Divorce
- Six Month Separation Complaint For Divorce
- Affidavit of Party
- Affidavit of Witness
- Form Ore Tenus Questions
- Final Order 1 year, No Child or Spousal Support
- Final Order 1 year with Spousal Support
- Final Order Divorce 6 months
- Final Order Divorce 6 months with Spousal Support
Affidavit in Support of Application to Proceed in Custody/Visitation without Payment of Fees
Affidavit Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet – Shared Custody
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet – Split Custody
Filing of Foreign Protective Order
Motion and Notice of Proposed Income Deduction Order for Support Motion for Genetic Testing
Motion for Show Cause Summons or Capias
Notice – Administrative Support Decision Appeal
Notice of Information Required in Child/Support Cases
Registration of Custody/Visitation Determination Another State Request for Registration of Foreign Support Order
Respondent’s Request for Income Deduction Order
Supplement to Petition for Expedited Enforcement UCCJA
Pleadings (fillable)
Homeownership & Foreclosure Protection
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In the meantime, please visit our Homeownership & Foreclosure Protection page.
Life Planning & Guardianship
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Virginia Department for the Aging
Administration on Aging
Senior Net
Social Security Administration
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Virginia State Bar Senior Citizens Handbook: English Spanish
ABA Pamphlet Health and Financial Decisions: Legal Tools for Preserving Your Personal Autonomy
Money, Debt & Consumer Issues
Affidavit Concerning Dependent Children and Household Income
Homestead Deed Filing Instructions English and Spanish
Homestead Deed Personal Property
How to Claim Exemptions from Garnishment
Order Dismissing Garnishment
Request for Hearing-Garnishment Exemption Claim Form
Nursing Home & Assisted Living
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Virginia Department for the Aging
Administration on Aging
Senior Net
Social Security Administration
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Virginia State Bar Senior Citizens Handbook: English Spanish
ABA Pamphlet Health and Financial Decisions: Legal Tools for Preserving Your Personal Autonomy
Public Assistance
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In the meantime, please visit our Public Assistance page.
Tax Law
The information and links provided below are to help you navigate common tax issues.
We recommend using the IRS’s online electronic filing systems and tools whenever possible.
Don’t hesitate to exercise your rights and comply with your tax obligations. Doing so will help you avoid unnecessary late fees or penalties. Before submitting any forms to the IRS or calling, we recommend understanding your rights.
For more information on your taxpayer rights, click here.
Lots of information is available on IRS.gov website, and many answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE A LOT OF SCAMMERS OUT THERE CLAIMING TO BE FROM THE IRS TO FRIGHTEN YOU INTO HANDLING OVER SOME OF YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY. THE IRS WILL NOT CONTACT YOU BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, OR SOCIAL MEDIA. THE IRS DOES NOT WORK WITH THE LOCAL POLICE TO ARREST YOU IF YOU OWE TAXES. HERE IS INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN REPORT THESE ILLEGAL AND FRAUDULENT CONTACTS: https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing
A great resource for those with financial difficulties and tax issues is the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. The TAS homepage can be found here. To see if you qualify for their free help, check to see if you qualify here.
Para leer el sitio web del IRS en español, haga clic aquí
Tenants & Eviction Prevention
Bill Of Particulars Security Deposit Case
Summons for Unlawful Detainer
Tenant’s Assertion and Complaint
Tenant’s Petition for Relief from Unlawful Exclusion
Unemployment Law
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Veterans Law
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