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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 § 48-5-204: Grounds for divorce; adultery.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 5. DIVORCE.

A divorce may be ordered for adultery. Adultery is the voluntary sexual intercourse of a married man or woman with a person other than the offender's wife or husband. The burden is on the party seeking the divorce to prove the alleged adultery by clear and convincing evidence.

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