Contested and uncontested divorces in New Cumberland and Hancock County, West Virginia.
We represent spouses in New Cumberland and across Hancock County in contested and uncontested divorces, including custody, child support, spousal support, and dividing property.
New Cumberland is the seat of Hancock County, and Hancock County divorces are filed with the circuit clerk at the courthouse on Court Street. That includes residents of Chester, Newell, and the Hancock County side of Weirton.
Hancock County is in the First Family Court Circuit with Brooke and Ohio counties. The circuit’s two family court judges have their chambers in Wellsburg and Wheeling, so your hearing notice is the place to check where and when your case will be heard.
With Ohio and Pennsylvania both close by, it is common in Hancock County for one spouse to live across a state line. That can affect whether a West Virginia court can hear the divorce, and where the children have been living generally decides which state handles custody.
Parents of minor children must complete the state’s parent education class, offered online, and file the certificate with the Hancock County Circuit Clerk before mediation or the final hearing. How a West Virginia divorce works. Child custody.
With the Hancock County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse, 102 Court Street, New Cumberland.
Hancock County shares the First Family Court Circuit with Brooke and Ohio counties. The circuit’s family court judges have chambers in Wellsburg and Wheeling, and your hearing notice states the location.
Both of our attorneys were raised in the Northern Panhandle and appear regularly in its courts. We offer phone and video consultations for clients who would rather not make the drive to Weirton.
This page provides general information about West Virginia law and local courts and is not legal advice. Court locations and procedures can change; check your citation or court paperwork for the controlling details, and consult a licensed attorney about your situation.
Talk with us about where your case stands and what comes next. Consultations are free. Call (304) 919-2912 or (304) 919-2119, or send us a message to get started.