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Location: Judicial Center, Room 314, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, Virginia 20110
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays Cashier hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 703-792-6029 E-mail: courts@pwcgov.org
The Circuit Court Clerk's Civil Office (Room 314) handles divorce suits.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a VS-4 form?
The State Vital Statistics VS-4 form, revised July 2004, is available in the Clerk’s Office. You can pick it up or send us a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a request that it be sent. All information must be completed on the original form and must be typed or printed in black ink only. It must be filed with the Final Order of Divorce. When will my ore tenus hearing be scheduled?
Upon receipt of a written request for an ore tenus hearing and submission of all required documents, a law clerk will review your file. The law clerk will advise you of any problems with your documents. Any documents you are required to re-submit must be brought or mailed to the Clerk’s Office, Room 314. Do not address any papers to the law clerks directly. The Clerk’s Office will ensure all papers are directed to the correct law clerk. A HEARING DATE WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL APPROVAL BY A LAW CLERK. The Court will then place your case on the docket. After all problems are resolved, you will be called by a calendar clerk to schedule a hearing date. Ore tenus hearings are held every Thursday at 9:00 AM.
What is the timeframe for obtaining a divorce?
It varies from case to case. It depends on whether the attorney/pro se has filed the paperwork properly, the workload of the law clerks, and the promptness of response to law clerk’s questions. A rough estimate for ore tenus would be 8 weeks or longer. What do you do to have custody, visitation or support issues modified or addressed after a divorce is final?
The first step would be to determine if this case was remanded to Juvenile and Domestic Relations (J&DR) Court after the divorce. Refer to the final divorce decree. If it was, you may contact J&DR at 703-792-6160 for information on how to proceed. If the matter remained in Circuit Court, you would first need to reopen the case with a $29.00 fee. Instruction on how to place a motion on our docket is available on our Motions Day Procedures website. We strongly suggest you contact an attorney to receive legal advice. Where can I find a parenting class?
Available parenting classes include: Virginia Cooperative Extension – Prince William Unit – “Living Apart, Parenting Together” - 703-792-6288 Northern VA Community College – “Parents, Children and Divorce” - 703-257-6630 Northern VA Family Service – “Children Cope with Parental Separation” - 703-219-2198 How Can I Obtain copies of Orders and Pleadings
A copy of the final decree of divorce will be sent to each of the attorneys for the parties after the judge signs it. Additional copies of decrees or copies of pleadings may be requested in person or in writing.
The fee for copies is 50¢ per page. There is an additional $2.00 fee for certifying a copy of a document. Requests for copies sent by mail must be accompanied by check or money order covering the cost of the copies. Checks should be made payable to "Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk." The mailing address is Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Room 314, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110.
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