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Palimony is financial support payments for unmarried couples who were living together (cohabiting), and is similar to alimony for married couples. But some states only allow palimony suits if they are based on a written agreement.

In West Virginia, palimony is not recognized in the same way as alimony, which is a legal obligation of financial support between divorced spouses. Palimony refers to the concept of financial support between partners who are not legally married but have lived together. West Virginia courts generally do not award palimony unless there is a written agreement between the parties that outlines the financial support one partner will provide to the other after separation. Without such an agreement, the courts are unlikely to enforce any support payments. Therefore, for cohabiting couples seeking financial support similar to alimony in the event of a breakup, it is crucial to have a written agreement in place that specifies the terms of such support.

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