West Virginia § 48-1-221 - 48-1-221. Divorce defined.
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§ 48-1-221. 48-1-221. Divorce defined.
"Divorce" means the judicial termination of a marriage contract. The termination of a marriage contract must be based on misconduct or other statutory cause arising after the marriage. A divorce is established by the order of a family court or circuit court that changes the status of a husband and wife from a state of marriage to that of single persons.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 48-1-221 ("48-1-221. Divorce defined.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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