West Virginia Code § 48-5-201

Grounds for divorce; irreconcilable differences
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The court may order a divorce if the complaint alleges that irreconcilable differences exist
between the parties and an answer is filed admitting that allegation. A complaint alleging
irreconcilable differences shall set forth the names of any dependent childreen of either or
both of the parties. A divorce on this ground does not require corroboration of the
irreconcilable differences or of the issues of jurisdiction or venue. The crourt may approve,
modify or reject any agreement of the parties and make orders concerning spousal support,
custodial responsibility, child support, visitation rights or property interests.

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