Family Law

You and your spouse are high school sweethearts. You fell in love at 16 and didn’t look back. You built a life together for more than 20 years. You even launched a family ranching business together – on your family’s land. But now, you are facing divorce. You don’t...

When you're approaching a divorce, one of the hardest things to do is to figure out your options. Under West Virginia law, the following are considered sufficient grounds for divorce: Irreconcilable differences Voluntary separation (living apart for one continuous...

Most people react to the word "divorce" with dread. Divorces are typically portrayed as messy, unpleasant affairs that pit formerly loving couples against each other in endless squabbles. But it doesn't have to be that way. A divorce seldom comes "out of the blue" to...

No-fault divorce has become the law of the land nearly everywhere in the United States, including West Virginia. So, does it even matter if your spouse committed adultery during your marriage? Maybe. There are a few situations where your spouse's infidelity can still...

Going through a divorce is an emotional time, especially for children. They may not understand why you are splitting up with your spouse, and they are likely unhappy about it. Your children may even blame themselves. You want to do all you can to protect your kids....