Virginia is not one of the states which has adopted community property principles. Virginia is an Equitable Distribution state. Equitable Distribution is a method of divorcing or allocating property at divorce based upon the concept that marriage is a partnership or shared enterprise. The purpose of Virginia’s statute is to fairly divide the assets acquired by the parties during the marriage taking into consideration the parties’ monetary and non-monetary contributions to the acquisition and maintenance of the property and to the marriage. Contact The Manassas Law Group | Arrange A Confidential Consultation We encourage you to speak with a qualified Manassas family law attorney as soon as possible to identify your legal needs and begin developing a legal strategy. Contact our firm today: Call 703-361-8246 or send an email.