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Dissolution of marriage is generally another term for divorce—but in some states it specifically refers to an uncontested divorce—a no fault divorce with a written separation agreement. And in California, for example, there is a summary dissolution that provides an expedited process under limited circumstances (California Family Code §2400).

The laws regarding various methods for dissolving a marriage are usually located in a state’s statutes—often in the Family Code or Domestic Relations Code.

In West Virginia, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce. The state recognizes both fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce. For a no-fault divorce, the parties must live separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. West Virginia does not have a specific statute for an expedited process like California's summary dissolution. Instead, the process and requirements for divorce are governed by the West Virginia Code, specifically in Chapter 48, which covers Domestic Relations. The state requires the filing of a petition for divorce in the county where either party resides, and the couple may enter into a separation agreement to resolve issues such as property division, child custody, and support. If the parties agree on all terms, they may be granted an uncontested divorce, which can be quicker and less complex than a contested divorce.

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