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Family courts—also known as domestic relations courts—are usually trial courts with the authority to hear only matters relating to family or domestic matters—such as divorce, child custody, and child support—and modification of related orders—as well as dating and domestic violence matters. Courts dedicated to family or domestic relations matters are usually located in populous counties and are said to have exclusive jurisdiction of domestic relations matters within the county.

In West Virginia, family courts are specialized courts that handle cases related to family or domestic matters. These courts have the authority to preside over a variety of issues including divorce, child custody, child support, and the modification of existing orders pertaining to these matters. Additionally, they deal with cases involving dating and domestic violence. Family courts in West Virginia are designed to focus exclusively on the complexities of family law to provide more specialized attention to the parties involved. The jurisdiction of these courts is typically exclusive within the county, meaning they are the primary courts to handle domestic relations cases in their designated areas. The presence and structure of family courts can vary, with more populous counties more likely to have dedicated family courts due to the higher volume of family law cases.

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