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Divorce Costs in West Virginia
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$155
Avg. Attorney Rate
$220/hr
Timeline
4 months
Waiting Period
None
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,200 — $3,500
Contested Range$8,000 — $28,000
State Overview
West Virginia is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
West Virginia allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is no mandatory waiting period.
The average attorney rate in West Virginia is $220 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,200 to $3,500, while a contested divorce can range from $8,000 to $28,000.
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