Same-sex marriage has been legal in Virginia since October of 2014, though it was banned for a period of time. The Supreme Court reaffirmed the rights of people of the same sex to be married.
When couples divorce, they must go through the process of dividing assets. This may be done amicably, in which parties agree to the terms and simply file the proceedings. Other times, it is not that easy, especially when there are significant assets in place or there are questions about factors such as alimony.