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West Virginia Divorce ~ Simplified Divorce Requirements

If one spouse files a verified complaint for divorce on the grounds of "irreconcilable differences", the other spouse may file a verified "answer" admitting the "irreconcilable differences" and a divorce will be granted.  Circuit clerks are required to have forms for an official "petition" and an "answer" on hand, free of charge.  There will be no need for witnesses for proof of "irreconcilable differences".  The court may approve or reject a marital settlement agreement of the spouses.  You will also need to file standard financial disclosure forms.

 

Source : West Virginia Code: Sections 48-5-402, 48-5-403, 48-6-201, 48-7-201, and 48-7-203 and West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 80

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