W. Va. Code § 48-16-606
Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered support order
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 48 — Domestic Relations · Status: effective
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(a) A nonregistering party seeking to contest the validity or enforcement of a registered order in this state shall request a hearing within the time required by section 605 [§48-16-605]. The nonregistering party may seek to vacate the registration, to assert any defense to an allegation of noncompliance with the registered order or to contest the remedies being sought or the amount of any alleged arrearages pursuant to section 16-607 [§48-16-607].
(b) If the nonregistering party fails to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered support order in a timely manner, the order is confirmed by operation of law.
(c) If a nonregistering party requests a hearing to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered order, the registering tribunal shall schedule the matter for hearing and give notice to the parties of the date, time and place of the hearing.