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W. Va. Code § 48-5-201

Grounds for divorce; irreconcilable differences

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 224 W. Va. 599 - Ware v. Ware (2009)

Most recently applied in 224 W. Va. 599 - Ware v. Ware (November 2009)

The court may order a divorce if the complaint alleges that irreconcilable differences exist between the parties and an answer is filed admitting that allegation. A complaint alleging irreconcilable differences shall set forth the names of any dependent children of either or both of the parties. A divorce on this ground does not require corroboration of the irreconcilable differences or of the issues of jurisdiction or venue. The court may approve, modify or reject any agreement of the parties and make orders concerning spousal support, custodial responsibility, child support, visitation rights or property interests.

Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.