An affidavit is statement of facts which is sworn to (or affirmed) before an officer who has authority to administer an oath (e.g. a notary public). This form is used to declare the marital status of a married person.
West Virginia Affidavit of Marital Status of Married Person
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You allege that there are irreconcilable differences;1 or. you and your spouse have lived separate and apart in different homes without acting as a married couple (cohabitating) for at least one continuous year.
' West Virginia, however, refuses to recognize informal or com- mon-law marriages contracted in this state. In order to have a valid marriage here there must be a formal religious ceremony.
There is no separation requirement before divorce EXCEPT for divorces on ?One Year Separation.? However, every divorce petition must give the date the spouses ?last lived together.? The ?period of separation? can be important in a variety of ways.
West Virginia law is very clear that in fault-based divorces, the judge shall (must) take adultery into account when making alimony decisions. The judge can adjust the amount or duration of an alimony award when a spouse has committed adultery.
In state and out of state residents may apply in any county in West Virginia as long as they are getting married in West Virginia. Under state law, applicants who are 16 and 17 years old may obtain a marriage license with parental consent.
No-Fault Divorce Laws Instead, you only have to tell the court that you and your spouse have ?irreconcilable differences," and the court may grant your divorce and make orders regarding child custody and support. There are also some legal alternatives to divorce, like an annulment or legal separation.
In order to be granted a no-fault divorce in the state of West Virginia, a couple must state grounds, or terms that qualify them for said divorce. The two no-fault grounds are: incompatibility and separate cohabitation (voluntary or involuntary) for at least a year.
Typically, in the State of West Virginia, divorces can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days to be finalized. Even the most straightforward uncontested divorces can be a struggle. Dealing with all the related details, such as the division of property and child custody, is something that should not be taken lightly.
