Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce in West Virginia

Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce in West Virginia

Christopher Winton, David Hughart & Mark Kelley
Published on: 31/10/2026

Learn the differences between uncontested and contested divorce in West Virginia, including costs, timelines, court procedures, and settlement options. Copy

Legal Separation vs. Divorce in West Virginia

Legal Separation vs. Divorce in West Virginia

Christopher Winton, David Hughart & Mark Kelley
Published on: 18/10/2026

Legal separation in West Virginia explained: separate maintenance vs. divorce, key differences, and what to weigh. Talk to a Charleston family lawyer.

West Virginia Family Law: What Issues Can Family Court Handle?

West Virginia Family Law: What Issues Can Family Court Handle?

Christopher Winton, David Hughart & Mark Kelley
Published on: 10/10/2026

Family law covers far more than divorce. West Virginia family courts handle many of the legal issues that arise when marriages end, parents disagree about children, financial support must be established, or an existing court order needs to be enforce

Reduce Litigation Risk: Business Risk Management Essentials

Reduce Litigation Risk: Business Risk Management Essentials

Christopher Winton, David Hughart & Mark Kelley
Published on: 05/09/2026

Business owners lower litigation risk through clear contracts, documented compliance steps, and consistent employee policies established well before disputes arise. The law firm now known as Ray, Winton & Kelley has been in continuous existence since it was founded in 1897, structuring corporate agreements and reviewing operational practices that close common legal gaps, protecting company assets and stability long before conflict reaches a courtroom.