Full question:
I want my husband to pay for separate maintenance, but I don’t wanna apply for divorce at the moment. How can I go about it, please advise? I live in West Virginia.
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Spousal Support
- Date:
- State: West Virginia
Answer:
Yes, you may apply for separate maintenance in the given scenario. You need not apply for divorce for seeking separate maintenance. The relevant West Virginia law in this regard is W. Va. Code § 48-4-101, it reads:“Where an action for separate maintenance may be brought.
An action for separate maintenance may be brought in the family court of any county where an action for divorce between the parties could be brought. An action for separate maintenance may be brought whether or not a divorce is prayed for.”
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