West Virginia Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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West Virginia publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official West Virginia sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
West Virginia's core family statutes live in the West Virginia Code Chapter 48 - Domestic Relations. Free fill-in divorce packets are on the courtswv.gov website, and the circuit clerk's office accepts them in person or by mail.
How the West Virginia court system handles family cases
Family cases in West Virginia are heard in the Family Court. West Virginia has a dedicated Family Court for divorce, custody, and support; Circuit Court handles appeals and some related matters.
West Virginia's counties are grouped into family court circuits.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Created in 2022; family appeals now route through it.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
West Virginia has a dedicated Family Court, but appeals first go to the Circuit Court, then up the ladder.
Official West Virginia resources
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West Virginia state courts website (West Virginia judicial branch): The official home of the West Virginia court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courtswv.gov
West Virginia family law forms (West Virginia judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for West Virginia cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/family-court-forms
West Virginia self-help resources (West Virginia courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own West Virginia family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.lawv.net
WV Circuit and Family Courts E-File (CourtPLUS) (WV Judiciary): West Virginia's e-filing went statewide for circuit and family courts in July 2024, but only attorneys and government agencies can register. If you are representing yourself, file on paper with the circuit clerk in your county. https://efile.courtswva.com/
WV family courts by county (West Virginia judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-court-circuit-map
West Virginia rules of procedure (West Virginia judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in West Virginia. https://www.courtswv.gov/court-administration/rules
West Virginia mediation and dispute resolution (West Virginia judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for West Virginia family cases. https://www.courtswv.gov/court-administration/mediation
West Virginia financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courtswv.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most West Virginia family cases ask for. https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/family-court-forms.html
West Virginia child support guideline resources (courtswv.gov): Official West Virginia child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/child-support-guidelines.html
WV Public Access Search System (WVPASS) (West Virginia courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://wvpass.courtswva.com/
Frequently used official West Virginia forms
These links open official West Virginia government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Family Court Financial Statement (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2023-12/SCA-FC-106_0.pdf
Petition for Divorce (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-04/SCA-FC-100.pdf
Petition for Divorce (SCA-FC-101), form SCA-FC-101 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-08/SCA-FC-101.pdf
Answer to Divorce Petition (SCA-FC-108), form SCA-FC-108 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-07/SCA-FC-108.pdf
Parenting Plan (SCA-FC-121), form SCA-FC-121 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-12/SCA-FC-121.pdf
Petition for Modification (SCA-FC-201), form SCA-FC-201 (Modification), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2025-12/SCA-FC-201.pdf
Petition for Contempt (SCA-FC-251), form SCA-FC-251 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2026-04/SCA-FC-251.pdf
Petition for Support / Allocation of Custodial Responsibility (SCA-FC-261), form SCA-FC-261 (Child Support), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2026-04/SCA-FC-261.pdf
Financial Affidavit and Application for Waiver of Fees (SCA-CM-201), form SCA-CM-201 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-03/SCA-CM-201.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$135.
E-filing link data for West Virginia was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official West Virginia family court forms?
The official statewide source is the West Virginia judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in West Virginia?
West Virginia's e-filing went statewide for circuit and family courts in July 2024, but only attorneys and government agencies can register. If you are representing yourself, file on paper with the circuit clerk in your county. Free fill-in divorce packets are on the courtswv.gov website, and the circuit clerk's office accepts them in person or by mail.
How much does it cost to file a family case in West Virginia?
Divorce filing fee: ~$135. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in West Virginia?
Family cases in West Virginia are heard in the Family Court. West Virginia has a dedicated Family Court for divorce, custody, and support; Circuit Court handles appeals and some related matters.