West Virginia § 48-7-501 - Retroactive effect of amendments.
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§ 48-7-501. Retroactive effect of amendments.
Amendments made to the provisions of former article two of this chapter during the 1984 regular session of the Legislature, shall be of retroactive effect to the extent that such amended provisions shall apply to the distribution of marital property, but not an award of spousal support, in all actions filed under the provisions of former article two of this chapter after May 25, 1983, or actions pending on that date in which a claim for equitable distribution of marital property had been pleaded: Provided, That the amendments are not applicable to actions where, prior to the effective date of the amendments, there has been a final decree entered or the taking of evidence has been completed and the case has been submitted for decision.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 48-7-501 ("Retroactive effect of amendments.") 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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