West Virginia Statutes

§ 48-1-238 — Separation defined

West Virginia § 48-1-238
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 48DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Art. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS

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W. Va. Code § 48-1-238 (2026).

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"Separation" or "separation of the parties" means the uninterrupted separation of a husband and wife for some continuous period of time during which they do not cohabit or otherwise live together as husband and wife. When a separation is required as a predicate for filing an action under this article, the separation must continue through the date of filing.

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Legislative History

2001 Reg. Sess., HB2199

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