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West Virginia Divorce ~ Controlled Separation
Controlled separation is a trendy approach to dealing with divorce in a less confrontational way. It's popularity has skyrocketed in the last few years. In a controlled separation you and your spouse will work with a counselor or mediator to arrange...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Serving Divorce Papers
When filing a law suit of any kind, including divorce, you must tell the other party they have been sued.  The West Virginia court can not take any action until your spouse has been served divorce papers.  You will also need proof in court of...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Uncontested Divorce
Normally an uncontested divorce is quicker and cheaper than a contested divorce.  The law usually allows both parties to define their own futures when both parties agree to the terms of a divorce.  The end result of an uncontested divorce is...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Legal and Financial Aspects of Divorce
Often times, legal and financial aspects of divorce make the divorce process seem overwhelming and bothersome.  During this fragile time for you proper decision making is key.  You will need to be very familiar with specific laws pertaining...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Patience and Persistence Through Your Divorce
Situations concerning divorce are usually filled with high tension and irritability. You just want your divorce finalized. You just want to close a chapter in your life. In order to gain composure through difficult times like this there are two very important...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Law is a big trend lately in divorce. It is a process where both spouses and both attorneys meet together and make negotiations to resolve custody and financial matters. The sole purpose of a collaborative divorce is to remove the nasty...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Tax Concerns
During a divorce may questions can arise when it comes to things like taxes. Here are some tax facts that may assist you in your divorce proceedings. In most divorce cases, the spouses agree to choose a spouse that may claim the child or children involved...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Definitions of Terms Used in Divorce
This collection of definitions will help you understand some specific terms in the West Virginia Divorce laws, process and paperwork when dealing with divorce. Filing Party Title: Petitioner The spouse who will initiate the divorce by filing the necessary...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Definitions of Terms Used to Calculate Child Support
Adjusted gross income. (a) "Adjusted gross income" means gross income minus the payment of previously ordered child support, spousal support or separate maintenance. (b) A further deduction from gross income for additional dependents may be...
West Virginia Divorce ~ The Laws Of Military Divorce
Civilian divorce and military divorce have several differences in the state of West Virginia. There are laws in place that protect active duty members of the service against being held in default from failing to respond to the filing of a divorce. The...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Grandparents Rights to Visitation
There are set laws that ensure grandparents will be able to see their grandchildren. Grandparents may get visitation the grandparent's child fails to appear and defend the judgement or when the whereabouts of that parent are unknown to those grandparents...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Child Support Factors
Either parent may be required to make child support payments, including health insurance coverage. These guidelines do not take into the account the economic impact of the following factors that may be possible reasons for deviation : ~ Special needs...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Child Custody Deciding Factors
In West Virginia, the court will always decide in the child's best interests, by facilitating the following : ~ Stability of the child ~ Parental planning and agreement about the child's custodial arrangements and upbringing ~ Continuity of existing...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Support and Alimony Information
In West Virginia, support payments can be a huge factor in how the marital property distribution is awarded. This will be a major part of the final outcome of the divorce. If you and your spouse are unable to reach an agreement on this issue, the Circuit...
West Virginia Divorce ~ Property Division Factors
In West Virginia, the property and debt issues are typically settled between the spouses by by a signed Marital Settlement Agreement or the property award is actually an order and decreed by the Circuit Court within the Decree of Divorce. West Virginia...
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