Divorce and the Family Home: Options for Selling, Buying Out, or Keeping It

Divorce and the Family Home: Options for Selling, Buying Out, or Keeping It

Sean Hyde
Published on: 26/03/2026

This article summarizes the main options—selling, a buyout, or retention—outlines the typical legal steps, and explains how West Virginia's equitable distribution framework and mediation can affect outcomes. The aim is to help you understand practical choices and protect your rights regarding the family home.

Family Law
Property Division in a WV Divorce: Marital vs Separate Property (Plain English)

Property Division in a WV Divorce: Marital vs Separate Property (Plain English)

Sean Hyde
Published on: 22/03/2026

This guide defines those categories, explains how courts treat each, and summarizes West Virginia’s equitable distribution approach so parties can better prepare and avoid disputes.

Property DisputeFamily Law
Charleston WV Lawyers Help You Navigate Protective Orders

Charleston WV Lawyers Help You Navigate Protective Orders

Sean Hyde
Published on: 18/03/2026

This article summarizes the main order types, the filing process, available protections, and the role of counsel. For more information about our firm and services, visit our home page.

Family Law
Mediation for Divorce in Charleston, WV: When It Works (and When It Doesn’t)

Mediation for Divorce in Charleston, WV: When It Works (and When It Doesn’t)

Sean Hyde
Published on: 12/03/2026

This article summarizes the process, legal steps, benefits, limits, and how to prepare so you can decide whether mediation fits your case. For more information about our firm and services, please visit our home page.

Family Law