Can i get a divorce without a waiting period - (I live in Virginia)

In theory, there are several grounds for divorce in Virginia that do not require the mandatory separation period.  For instance, divorces can be filed on grounds of adultery, cruelty, or desertion without waiting to be separated for a certain period of time.  However, because these constitute contested fault-grounds for divorce that will require a hearing to prove, it takes longer to get to a final hearing.  Divorces filed after a six-month (no kids, written settlement agreement) or one-year separation, on the other hand, can be expedited in the court, as long as both spouses are in agreement on all issues.  And all grounds, except adultery, require that the parties be separated for the requisite period before the divorce can actually be finalized.  That, plus the fact that adultery is almost impossible to prove, means that there is really no way around the waiting period. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.