i. am. low. income. i. want. a. divorce

Stephanie, check to see if there is a Northern Virginia Family Services, Legal Aid Society or similar organization in your area.  These organizations are devoted to helping low-income clients and may be able to assist you in securing a divorce. I also recommend that you look for local law schools in your area to see if they operate family law or domestic clinics.  Family law clinics are designed also assist low-income individuals with obtaining divorces.  If none  of the above-referenced options are available, you may wish to consider calling around to see if you can find a law firm that does pro bono work.  It is usually the larger law firms that are able to provide pro bono services.  Finally, if none of these suggestions work, and you cannot find a firm that will take your case, you may be able to find a smaller firm that will do a payment plan that allows you pay on installments.  If you really want a divorce, you must be willing to invest the time in calling around to find a lawyer that is willing to work with you.  It may prove to be time-consuming but you must be willing to do your part if you really want a divorce.  Best of luck~