This bill proposes significant changes to the spousal support provisions in the Code of West Virginia by abolishing spousal support entirely. Specifically, it inserts new language stating that "Spousal support is hereby abolished in the State of West Virginia," rendering any prior orders, antenuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, or separation agreements that include spousal support provisions void and unenforceable in any court within the state.

Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of the current law, including 48-8-102, 48-8-103, 48-8-104, 48-8-105, and 48-8-106, which previously outlined the jurisdiction, payment, and conditions related to spousal support. The overall intent of the legislation is to eliminate the legal framework surrounding spousal support, fundamentally changing how financial obligations between separated or divorced spouses are handled in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-8-101, 48-8-102, 48-8-103, 48-8-104, 48-8-105, 48-8-106