The court may require either party to pay temporary spousal support in the form of periodic installments, or a lump sum, or both, for the maintenance of the other party.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 48. Domestic Relations
§48-5-102. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
§48-5-103. Jurisdiction of Parties; Service of Process
§48-5-104. Retention of Jurisdiction When Divorce Is Denied
§48-5-105. Residency Requirements for Maintaining an Action for Divorce
§48-5-106. Venue of Actions for Divorce
§48-5-107. Parties to a Divorce Action
§48-5-201. Grounds for Divorce; Irreconcilable Differences
§48-5-202. Grounds for Divorce; Voluntary Separation
§48-5-203. Grounds for Divorce; Cruel or Inhuman Treatment
§48-5-204. Grounds for Divorce; Adultery
§48-5-205. Grounds for Divorce; Conviction of Crime
§48-5-206. Grounds for Divorce; Permanent and Incurable Insanity
§48-5-207. Grounds for Divorce; Habitual Drunkenness or Drug Addiction
§48-5-208. Grounds for Divorce; Desertion
§48-5-209. Grounds for Divorce; Abuse or Neglect of a Child
§48-5-301. When a Divorce Not to Be Granted
§48-5-401. Verification of Pleadings
§48-5-402. Petition for Divorce
§48-5-405. Amendments to Pleadings
§48-5-501. Relief That May Be Included in Temporary Order of Divorce
§48-5-502. Temporary Spousal Support
§48-5-503. Temporary Parenting Order; Child Support
§48-5-504. Attorney's Fees and Court Costs
§48-5-505. Costs of Health Care and Hospitalization
§48-5-506. Use and Occupancy of the Marital Home
§48-5-507. Use and Possession of Motor Vehicles
§48-5-508. Preservation of the Properties of the Parties
§48-5-509. Enjoining Abuse, Emergency Protective Order
§48-5-510. Consideration of Financial Factors in Ordering Temporary Relief
§48-5-511. Disclosure of Assets
§48-5-512. Ex Parte Orders Granting Temporary Relief
§48-5-513. Granting of Ex Parte Relief
§48-5-514. Temporary Order Not Subject to Appeal or Review
§48-5-601. Relief That May Be Included in Final Order of Divorce
§48-5-602. Court May Require Payment of Spousal Support
§48-5-603. Relief Regarding Minor Child or Children
§48-5-604. Use and Occupancy of Marital Home
§48-5-605. Use and Possession of Motor Vehicles
§48-5-606. Relief Regarding Costs of Health Care and Hospitalization
§48-5-607. Court May Order Transfer of Accounts for Recurring Expenses
§48-5-608. Injunctive Relief or Protective Orders
§48-5-609. Court May Restore to Either Party His or Her Property
§48-5-610. Court May Order Just and Equitable Distribution of Property
§48-5-611. Suit Money, Counsel Fees and Costs
§48-5-612. Court May Order a Party to Deliver Separate Property
§48-5-613. Former Name of Party; Restoration
§48-5-701. Revision of Order Concerning Spousal Support
§48-5-702. Revision of Order Enjoining Abuse
§48-5-703. Revision of Order Allocating Custodial Responsibility and Decision-Making Responsibility
§48-5-704. Revision of Order Establishing Child Support
§48-5-706. Revision of Order Concerning Distribution of Marital Property
§48-5-707. Reduction or Termination of Spousal Support Because of De Facto Marriage