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We Have 50/50 Custody. Why Am I Still Paying Child Support in West Virginia?
Equal custody usually doesn’t end child support in West Virginia. Here is how Worksheet B and the 127-night rule work, with a simple example and an Ohio comparison.
How Long Does Alimony Last in West Virginia? And Why Ohio Answers Differently
There is no one-year-for-every-three rule in West Virginia or Ohio law. Here is how long spousal support really lasts in each state and how to shape it before you sign.
The Trump Account Nobody Mentions in Divorce Mediation
Trump Accounts belong to the child, but only one parent controls them. Here is what West Virginia and Ohio parents should put in a divorce agreement or parenting plan.
Unmarried Dad in Ohio? The Birth Certificate Doesn’t Give You Custody (Yet)
In Ohio, an unmarried mother has custody by default until a court says otherwise. Here is how fathers establish paternity, get parenting time, and what House Bill 256 could change.
Ohio’s 2027 Minimum Wage Is Set. Here’s How to Tell If Your Paycheck Is Right
Ohio’s minimum wage changes on January 1, 2027. Here are the new rates, who they cover, and five paycheck problems that show up every January.
Offered a Promotion at a WV Health Agency? Read This Before You Say Yes
A 2026 West Virginia law ended grievance rights for new hires and promoted employees at the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities. Here is what changed and what to do before you accept a new position.
Appealing a Family Court Custody Decision in West Virginia: How the Intermediate Court of Appeals Works
When a family court judge issues a custody decision you believe is wrong, it can feel like the end of the line. It is...
Who Claims the Kids on Taxes, and Who Gets the Holidays? Q4 Planning for Co-Parents in West Virginia and Ohio
As the year winds down, divorced and separated parents face two questions that can quietly cause enormous friction:...
Fall Hunting Season in West Virginia: Who’s Liable When a Hunting or Tree-Stand Injury Happens?
West Virginia's mountains and forests draw hunters every fall, and for many families the season is a cherished...
How Domestic Violence Changes a Custody Case: West Virginia’s 50/50 Rebuttal vs. Ohio’s Best-Interest Test
When a parent has been abusive, the idea of sharing custody equally can feel unthinkable and unsafe. Yet both West...
Is West Virginia’s Minimum Wage Going Up? Where the $11 Proposal Stands Heading Into 2027
For workers stretching every paycheck, few questions matter more than whether the minimum wage is going up. In West...
West Virginia’s Proposed Domestic Violence Offender Registry: What HB 5341 Would Do
Most people have heard of a sex offender registry, but West Virginia is now considering something different: a...
