West Virginia Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A West Virginia divorce is filed in the Family Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

West Virginia's core family statutes live in the West Virginia Code Chapter 48 - Domestic Relations. In West Virginia, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official West Virginia divorce resources

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West Virginia family law forms (official index) (West Virginia judicial branch): The official statewide collection of West Virginia family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/family-court-forms

West Virginia court 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/

West Virginia official filing information (West Virginia judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in West Virginia and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/e-filing/circuit-family-courts/about

West Virginia financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courtswv.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most West Virginia family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/family-court-forms.html

West Virginia mediation and dispute resolution (West Virginia judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a West Virginia family case without a trial. https://www.courtswv.gov/court-administration/mediation

Verified official West Virginia divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

Official 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 file for divorce in West Virginia?

In the Family Court that serves the county where you live. In West Virginia, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a West Virginia divorce?

No. West Virginia publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.