Custody types, parenting plans, relocation, modification, and protecting your children's best interests.
West Virginia unmarried parents must establish paternity first. Standalone custody petitions cost $200. The 50/50 presumption applies equally to unwed parents.
West Virginia mothers have equal custody rights under W.Va. Code §48-9-206. Unmarried mothers hold automatic custody. Filing fee: $135. Full 2026 legal guide.
West Virginia fathers have equal custody rights under the 50/50 presumption (W.Va. Code §48-9-102A). Filing costs $135-$200. Complete 2026 legal guide.
West Virginia presumes 50/50 joint custody under W. Va. Code §48-9-206. Learn custody types, modification factors, and costs. Filing fee: $135.
West Virginia courts use the 50/50 custody presumption under W.Va. Code §48-9-102A. Learn how overprotective parenting affects custody in 2026.
West Virginia ROFR custody clauses require 2-8 hour thresholds. Learn how to include babysitter clauses in parenting plans under W.Va. Code §48-9.
West Virginia courts include video calls and electronic communication in custody orders. Learn filing requirements, $135 fee, and how to secure virtual visitation rights.
West Virginia parallel parenting requires detailed parenting plans under Code 48-9. Filing costs $135. Learn when parallel parenting beats co-parenting.
West Virginia presumes 50/50 custody under W.Va. Code §48-9-102A. Filing costs $135-$200. Learn parenting plans, modification rules, and relocation requirements.
West Virginia nesting custody keeps children in the family home while parents rotate. Learn costs ($135 filing fee), 50/50 presumption laws, and legal requirements.
West Virginia holiday custody guide with 50/50 presumption, alternating odd/even year schedules, and required $25 parent education class. Updated 2026.