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Find a Mediator
Mediation Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process in which a trained neutral mediator facilitates communication between the parties.  Without deciding the issues or imposing a solution on the parties, a mediator enables them to understand and reach a mutually agreeable resolution to their dispute.  It helps the parties understand and identify their needs, overlapping interests and any areas of agreement.
Divorce
Information about the kinds of divorce in Virginia and what a divorce action can do.
Traffic Cases and Driver's Licenses
Information about restoring a driver's license, driver improvement clinics and how to request a copy of a driving record. It also has a link to Drive-to-Work.
Eviction Defense Center website help
Virginia Poverty Law Center staff will be at the main branch of the 
Domestic Violence
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is referred to as "family abuse" in Virginia law. "Family abuse" means any act involving violence, force, or threat including any forceful detention, which results in physical injury or places one in reasonable apprehension of serious bodily injury and which is committed by a person against such a person's family or household member.   
Protective Orders
About Protective Orders In Virginia, there are two kinds of Protective Orders: 1) Family Abuse Protective Order, which is heard in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Filing Fees & Waivers
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.
Glossaries
See Glossary of Terms Commonly Used in Court. Additional glossaries are available in court manuals.   General District Court Manual - The glossary begins on page 643.
A Guide to Self-Representation in the Court of Appeals of Virginia
The Court of Appeals has issued a Self-Represented Litigant Guide to assist litigants who do not have an attorney to represent them in their appeals. In most civil cases, in particular, litigants who cannot afford an attorney do not have a right to appointed counsel and many represent themselves. The Self-Represented Litigant Guide includes information about each stage of an appeal and contains links to relevant rules and forms.