There are two types of divorces in Virginia. The first is called “a mensa et thoro” (divorce from the bed and board). Such a divorce is a qualified divorce in that legal separation is provided but the parties may not remarry during the term of this qualified divorce. The second type of divorce is called “a vinculo matrimonii” (divorce from the bonds of marriage). This type of divorce is the most common type of divorce and is an absolute divorce-and as such serves as the model for the following FAQs.