West Virginia’s child support law, chapter 48 article 13 of the state code, was updated by 2023 SB 573, effective June 9, 2023, and uses a complete 690-row schedule. Worksheets A and B apply a 1.6 multiplier once each parent has more than 127 overnights per year, and an ability-to-pay reserve test protects a floor for the paying parent, with statutory above-cap extrapolation for higher incomes.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — W. Va. Code ch. 48, art. 13 (2023 SB 573, eff. 2023-06-09) |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Complete 690-row table |
| Shared-custody threshold | >127 overnights each (×1.6, Worksheets A and B) |
| Additional protection | Ability-to-pay reserve test |
Official source: https://code.wvlegislature.gov/48-13-301/
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard custody
- Shared custody (>127 overnights each) — Worksheets A and B, ×1.6 multiplier
Frequently asked questions
What law governs West Virginia child support?
Chapter 48, article 13 of the West Virginia Code, as updated by 2023 SB 573, effective June 9, 2023.
What triggers West Virginia’s shared-custody multiplier?
Each parent having more than 127 overnights per year, which applies a 1.6 multiplier under Worksheets A and B.
Does West Virginia have an ability-to-pay check?
Yes — an ability-to-pay reserve test protects a floor for the paying parent.
What happens above West Virginia’s schedule?
Statutory above-cap extrapolation applies for combined incomes beyond the 690-row table.
Update history
- — West Virginia went live under W. Va. Code ch. 48 art. 13 (2023 SB 573, effective 2023-06-09), with the full 690-row schedule, Worksheets A and B (1.6× multiplier for 127+ overnights each), and the ability-to-pay reserve test.