WEST VIRGINIA Part 4

Service can happen either by sheriff, mail, private process service or in special cases, by publication.

Service through the Sheriff’s department: the Respondent (the Petitioner’s spouse) has 20 days from the day he or she is served to then serve the Petitioner with an answer.

Service through a private process server: the respondent still has 20 days to file answer, however the person filing for service must file an Affidavit of service certifying that the papers were delivered.