Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
W. Va. Code § 48-9-206
Custody & parenting time in West Virginia
Allocation based on caretaking history and best interests.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in West Virginia
Acknowledgment of Paternity or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in West Virginia
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in West Virginia
Relocation reviewed under best-interest factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in West Virginia
Domestic violence protective orders available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersWest Virginia fathers' rights FAQ
West Virginia follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Allocation based on caretaking history and best interests.
General educational summary of West Virginia law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed West Virginia family-law attorney before acting.