To file for divorce in the state of West Virginia you must meet one of the following residency requirements. Either you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least one year OR you were married in West Virginia and you or your spouse now live in the state.

Be sure to download and CAREFULLY READ the West Virginia Divorce Papers Instructions Packet. It explains the steps of the divorce process as well as each of the forms.

West Virginia Divorce Papers

West Virginia Divorce Papers Instructions Packet

West Virginia Petition For Divorce

West Virginia Petitioner’s Civil Case Information Statement

West Virginia Vital Statistics Form

West Virginia Child Support Withholding Form

West Virginia Divorce Acceptance of Service

West Virginia Family Court Financial Statement

West Virginia Divorce Financial Statement

West Virginia Divorce Certificate of Service

West Virginia Family Court Parenting Plan

West Virginia Motion To Adopt Individual Proposed Parenting Plan

Example of West Virginia Petition For Divorce