Filing Contested Divorce Wv

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Filing a contested divorce in West Virginia involves filling out a Petition for Divorce, stating grounds, filing at the county courthouse, serving your spouse, and attending a court hearing. Legal aid is available for low-income individuals.

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United States Spencer West Virginia
Hello, I'm here to **** you navigate your divorce process in West Virginia. Here are some general points:
- Grounds for divorce: WV recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds.
- Property division: WV follows an "equitable distribution" approach.
- Alimony: Judges consider various factors to determine alimony.
Would you like information on child custody or support too?
I don’t have any money for lawyer and my ex won’t sign the paper work how will that work
I understand your concerns. In West Virginia:
- You can apply for legal aid for low income individuals.
- If your ex won't sign, you may have to file a "contested divorce", which could require a court hearing.
Do you need assistance finding a local legal aid office?
Ok how do I file for contested divorce
To file a contested divorce in West Virginia, you'll need to:
- Fill out a 'Petition for ****' form.
- State your grounds for divorce in the petition.
- File the petition at your county courthouse.
- Serve your spouse with the divorce papers.
- Attend the court hearing.