How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
West Virginia requires health insurance in child support orders. Medical costs capped at 5% of gross income. $250/year threshold for uninsured expenses. 2026 guide.
West Virginia courts cannot order college tuition in child support since 1994. Learn about the age 18 cutoff, pre-1994 exceptions, and voluntary agreement options.
West Virginia charges 5% interest on unpaid child support. Penalties include wage garnishment up to 55%, license suspension, passport denial at $2,500+, and felony charges.
West Virginia child support modification requires 15%+ change from guidelines. Filing fee is $85 standard or $35 expedited. Learn the step-by-step process.
West Virginia child support ranges from $50-$5,799/month based on Income Shares Model. Learn the W. Va. Code § 48-13 formula, filing fees, and modification rules.
West Virginia parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial. Starting May 2026, existing passports will be revoked. Learn how to resolve arrears.
West Virginia alimony uses 20 factors under W. Va. Code § 48-6-301; child support follows Income Shares formula. Learn key differences, calculations, and amounts.
West Virginia courts allocate extracurricular costs by income shares. Learn the 60/40 split formula, $135 modification filing fee, and how to protect your rights.
Pay WV child support online at wv.smartchildsupport.com with zero fees for bank drafts. Learn wage withholding, direct deposit, and payment portal options.
Child support is not taxable in West Virginia. Payers cannot deduct it, recipients do not report it as income under IRC § 61. Full 2026 guide.
Child support ends at age 18 in West Virginia under W. Va. Code § 48-11-103, with extensions to age 20 for secondary education. Learn filing fees, process & exceptions.
Calculate West Virginia child support using the Income Shares Model under W. Va. Code § 48-13. Filing fee $135, income table from $550-$35,000+/month combined gross.