All married women, including married women who are not residents of this state to the extent that they are affected by the laws of this state, may make contracts of any kind and assume or stipulate for obligations of any kind, in any form or manner permitted under this code. In no case may any act, contract or obligation of a married woman require, for its validity or effectiveness, the authority of her husband or of a judge.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 48. Domestic Relations
Article 29. Property, Rights and Liabilities of Married Women; Husband and Wife
§48-29-101. Emancipation From All Disabilities Under Common Law
§48-29-102. Emancipation From All Disabilities to Contract
§48-29-103. Emancipation From All Disabilities as to Personal or Real Property
§48-29-104. Liability for Married Woman's Torts
§48-29-105. Emancipation From Liability for Torts or Contracts of Spouse
§48-29-202. Presumption of Gift in Certain Transactions Between Husband and Wife
§48-29-301. Requirement of a Writing for Contract Between Husband and Wife
§48-29-302. Loss of Consortium
§48-29-303. Liability of Husband and Wife for Purchases and Services