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Where can I find court approved forms?
The Virginia Judicial System has a number of forms for each court available on the court's form page. You can also access forms by entering the form number or a keyword in the search box on the court's form page, which is located in the upper right hand corner of each page above the navigation column.
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Housing cases, such as eviction (also called unlawful detainer), are heard in the General District Court. There are some resources you may find helpful, whether you are a landlord or a tenant.
This is a very technical area of law with strict deadlines.
This page explains how a small claims case is filed in and heard by the courts in Virginia.
This page includes information about child custody, child visitation and child support issues in Virginia.
Filing Fees & Waivers
There is not one uniform filing fee. Fees depend on case type and location. See Find a Court to learn more about which types of cases are filed where. Please read the detailed information provided for each type of court.
See Glossary of Terms Commonly Used in Court. Additional glossaries are available in court manuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
These frequently asked questions and their answers are from the "Frequently Asked Questions" that appear on the Virginia Judiciary website.
A. General Information
1. What kind of information is available on Virginia’s Judicial System website?
The sitemap displays the information by topic that is available within Virginia’s Judicial System website.
What is Guardianship & Conservatorship?
A guardian is a person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of an incapacitated person. A guardian is responsible for making decisions regarding the incapacitated person's support, care, health, safety, ability to dress themselves, education, therapeutic treatment, and if not in keeping with an order of commitment, the place where they live.
What is Probate?
Probate is a court process to transfer property owned by a person who dies to the persons or creditors who are supposed to receive the property.
Which court handles the Probate process?
The Circuit Court.
Where can I find out more about the Probate process?
The following resources are made accessible through the Virginia Court Clerks’ Association and the Virginia State Bar.
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