West Virginia § 48-14-101 - When action may be brought for child support order.
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§ 48-14-101. When action may be brought for child support order.
An action may be brought in family court to obtain an order for the support of a minor child when:
(1) The child has a parent and child relationship with an obligor;
(2) The obligor is not meeting an obligation to support the child;
(3) An enforceable order for the support of the child by the obligor has not been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction; and
(4) There is no pending action for divorce, separate maintenance or annulment in which the obligation of support owing from the obligor to the child is at issue.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 48-14-101
What does West Virginia Code § 48-14-101 cover?
Section 48-14-101 ("When action may be brought for child support order.") 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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