West Virginia Code
Article 5. Divorce
§48-5-602. Court May Require Payment of Spousal Support

The court, in ordering a divorce may require either party to pay spousal support in accordance with the provisions of article 8-101, et seq., of this chapter.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 48. Domestic Relations

Article 5. Divorce

§48-5-101. Absolute Divorce

§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

§48-5-403. Answer to Petition

§48-5-404. Advance Filing of Divorce Petition in Actions Alleging Abandonment or Voluntary Separation

§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

§48-5-705. Bureau for Child Support Enforcement May Seek 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