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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 48-27-302: Venue.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 27. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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.

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