180 W. Va. 317 - Lambert v. Lambert’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “W.Va.Code, 48-2-33 [1984], requires a full disclosure of one spouse's financial assets to the other spouse at the time of divorce, and contemplates a meaningful hearing on the subject of equitable distribution of property at which the spouse submitting financial data may be cross-examined concerning the nature, origin and amount of assets.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Wallis v. Wallis

2. ““[t]he decision to make such an award will depend on numerous factors, to be determined by the trial judge, including the degree to which the equitable distribution of marital property, once fully ascertained, already reflects such reimbursement.” 180 W.Va. at 319 , 376 S.E.2d at 333 . (Citation omitted).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 181 W. Va. 468 - Chamberlain v. Chamberlain