Family Court in West Virginia handles many of the issues that shape daily family life, including divorce, child custody, support, guardianship, and domestic violence matters.
In 2024, the state reported:
- 7,266 divorce filings
- 8,606 domestic violence filings
- 2,207 other domestic filings
The same report notes that Family Courts have jurisdiction over divorce, annulment, separate maintenance, paternity, grandparent visitation, name changes, infant guardianship, child custody, and family support proceedings, except in cases involving child abuse and neglect.
These cases are personal and often urgent. The legal rules can affect parenting time, safety planning, finances, and long-term family stability.
Original source: West Virginia Court System 2024 Annual Statistical Report.