If a resident of this state marries in another state or country, the marriage is governed by the same law, in all respects, as if it had been solemnized in this state if, at the time of the marriage:
(1) The marriage would have been in violation of section 3-103 if performed in this state;
(2) The person intended to evade the law of this state; and
(3) The person intended to return and reside in this state.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 48. Domestic Relations
§48-2-101. Necessity of Marriage License
§48-2-104. Contents of the Application for a Marriage License
§48-2-105. Execution of the Application for a Marriage License
§48-2-107. Recording an Application for a Marriage License
§48-2-201. Form of Marriage License
§48-2-203. Register of Marriages
§48-2-204. Record of Marriage Celebrated Outside of State
§48-2-301. Age of Consent for Marriage; Exception
§48-2-302. Prohibition Against Marriage of Persons Related Within Certain Degrees
§48-2-303. Prohibition Against Marriage Not to Include Persons Related by Adoption
§48-2-401. Persons Authorized to Perform Marriages
§48-2-403. Ritual for Ceremony of Marriage by a Religious Representative
§48-2-404. Ritual for Ceremony of Marriage by a Judge or Justice
§48-2-405. Record of Marriage to Be Kept by Person Officiating
§48-2-406. Federal Judges Authorized to Perform Marriages
§48-2-501. Unlawful Acts by Clerk of the County Commission; Penalties
§48-2-502. Issuing Marriage License Contrary to Law; Penalty
§48-2-503. Consanguineous Marriage; Penalty
§48-2-504. Failure to Endorse and Return License; Penalties
§48-2-505. Unlawful Solicitation of a Celebration of Marriage
§48-2-601. Belief of Parties in Lawful Marriage Validates Certain Defects
§48-2-602. Marriage Out of State to Evade Law
§48-2-603. Certain Acts, Records, and Proceedings Not to Be Given Effect in This State