How to File for Divorce in West Virginia

Step 1 - Download divorce papers for West Virginia using one of the buttons above.

Step 2 - The spouse who decides to file for divorce must complete the forms and then file them with the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the county where he or she resides, in addition to paying the proper filing fee. These may include:
West Virginia Complaint of Divorce
Affidavit of Testimony in Support of Decree
Divorce Information Sheet

Step 3 - You must notify your spouse of the filing by sending him or her copies of the filed documents from Step 2 and the Answer, Waiver, and Agreement for Taking of Testimony. Next, your spouse must return the Answer, Waiver, and Agreement for Taking of Testimony to you so that you can deliver the forms to the clerk.
IF YOU HAVE MINOR CHILDREN -- Schedule a time to meet with your spouse to complete the forms related to your children. These may include:
Child Support Obligation Income Statement
Child Support Guidelines
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Child Support Guidelines Notice of Compliance

Step 4 - You will have to negotiate the division of your property (i.e. assets and debts) by jointly completing the Separation Agreement. Using the completed Separation Agreement, you then must complete the Final Decree and Judgment of Divorce.

Step 5 - After completing the Final Decree and Judgment of Divorce, the spouse who filed for divorce must file these forms. At the clerk's office, you may schedule a court hearing date if necessary. The clerks office will inform you if a hearing is necessary to complete the divorce, or if a judge will authorize your Final Decree and Judgment of Divorce. If the judge does so, the clerk will mail you the courts authorization. Whether you receive the Final Decree and Judgment of Divorce in the mail or at the court hearing, you will have to file it with the clerk. This filing will complete your divorce in the state of West Virginia.

District Courts in West Virginia

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA
CLARKSBURG
Address - 500 W. Pike St. Clarksburg, WV 26302
Phone - (304) 622-8513

ELKINS
Address - 300 3rd St. Elkins, WV 26241
Phone - (304) 636-1445
Hours - 8:00-5:30

MARTINSBURG
Address - 217 W. King St. Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone - (304) 267-8225

WHEELING
Address - 1125 Chapline St. Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone - (304) 232-0011
Hours - 8:00-5:30

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA
BECKLEY
Address - 110 N. Herber St. Beckley, WV 25801
Phone - (304) 253-7841
Hours - 8:30-5:00

BLUEFIELD
Address - 601 Federal St. Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone - (304) 327-6134
Hours - 8:30-5:00

CHARLESTON
Address - 300 Virginia St. East, Charleston, WV 25301
Phone - (304) 347-3300
Hours - 8:30-5:00

HUNTINGTON
Address - 845 5th Ave. Huntington, WV 25701
Phone - (304) 529-5526
Hours - 8:30-5:00

PARKERSBURG
Address - 425 Juliana St. Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone - (304) 420-6490
Hours - 8:30-5:00