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8 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1983–1996 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by West Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Bettinger v. Bettingergreen2 sentences1996See Wyant v. Wyant, 184 W.Va. 434, 440 , 400 S.E.2d 869, 875 (1990) (listing various family obligation factors to be considered “before opting for rehabilitative alimony over permanent alimony”); Bettinger v. Bettinger, 183 W.Va. 528, 542 , 396 S.E.2d 709, 723 (1990) (rehabilitative alimony is primarily intended to facilitate gainful employment). 1996See Wyant v. Wyant, 184 W.Va. 434, 440 , 400 S.E.2d 869, 875 (1990) (listing various family obligation factors to be considered “before opting for rehabilitative alimony over permanent alimony”); Bettinger v. Bettinger, 183 W.Va. 528, 542 , 396 S.E.2d 709, 723 (1990) (rehabilitative alimony is primarily intended to facilitate gainful employment). | 1 | 1 |
Wyant v. Wyantgreen2 sentences1996See Wyant v. Wyant, 184 W.Va. 434, 440 , 400 S.E.2d 869, 875 (1990) (listing various family obligation factors to be considered “before opting for rehabilitative alimony over permanent alimony”); Bettinger v. Bettinger, 183 W.Va. 528, 542 , 396 S.E.2d 709, 723 (1990) (rehabilitative alimony is primarily intended to facilitate gainful employment). 1996See Wyant v. Wyant, 184 W.Va. 434, 440 , 400 S.E.2d 869, 875 (1990) (listing various family obligation factors to be considered “before opting for rehabilitative alimony over permanent alimony”); Bettinger v. Bettinger, 183 W.Va. 528, 542 , 396 S.E.2d 709, 723 (1990) (rehabilitative alimony is primarily intended to facilitate gainful employment). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
F.C. v. I.V.C.
green
2 sentences1996In Syl. pt. 1 of F.C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982), we stated: “Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a ‘faultless’ party if ‘principles of justice’ so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.” We have also recognized that rehabilitative alimony can be awarded for a limited time to allow a dependent spouse to become self-supporting. 1996In Syl. pt. 1 of F.C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982), we stated: “Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a ‘faultless’ party if ‘principles of justice’ so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.” We have also recognized that rehabilitative alimony can be awarded for a limited time to allow a dependent spouse to become self-supporting. | 5 | 1986–1996 |
Peremba v. Peremba
yellow
2 sentences1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). 1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). | 3 | 1985–1986 |
Fc v. Ivc
green
1 sentence1996Va. at 458 , 300 S.E.2d at 99 , syl. pt. 1. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Nutter v. Nutter
green
2 sentences1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). 1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Haynes v. Haynes
green
2 sentences1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). 1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Crutchfield v. Crutchfield
neutral
2 sentences1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). 1986We recently reiterated in Syllabus Point 1 of Nutter v. Nutter, 174 W.Va. 398 , 327 S.E.2d 160 (1985): “ ‘Alimony may be awarded under W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a “faultless” party if “principles of justice” so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16.’ Syllabus Point 1, F. C. v. I.V.C., 171 W.Va. 458 , 300 S.E.2d 99 (1982).” See also Peremba v. Peremba, 172 W.Va. 293 , 304 S.E.2d 880 (1983); Crutchfield v. Crutchfield, 172 W.Va. 7 , 302 S.E.2d 76 (1983); Haynes v. Haynes, 164 W.Va. 426 , 264 S.E.2d 474 (1980). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Dyer v. Tsapis
green
2 sentences1983“The Syllabus of Dyer v. Tsapis, 162 W.Va. 289 , 249 S.E.2d 509 (1978), is modified in that W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7), does not condition an award of alimony upon a finding of fault.” The trial court herein declined to award alimony against appellee because appellee was not at fault, but fault is not a pre-requisite to an award of alimony. 1983“The Syllabus of Dyer v. Tsapis, 162 W.Va. 289 , 249 S.E.2d 509 (1978), is modified in that W.Va.Code, 48-2-4(a)(7), does not condition an award of alimony upon a finding of fault.” The trial court herein declined to award alimony against appellee because appellee was not at fault, but fault is not a pre-requisite to an award of alimony. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.