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W. Va. Code § 48-27-302

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West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 48 — Domestic Relations · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 48-27-302, Venue, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2389730
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The action may be heard in the county in which the domestic violence occurred, in the county in which the respondent is living or in the county in which the petitioner is living, either temporarily or permanently. If the parties are married to each other, the action may also be brought in the county in which an action for divorce between the parties may be brought as provided by 5-106.