📋 Commonly Requested Circuit Court Forms
West Virginia Circuit Clerk Office – Family Law & Civil Cases
| Form Number | Form Title (Click to Download) | Category | When to Use / Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCA-FC-101 | Petition for Divorce | Family Law | Initial filing to start a divorce case. REQUIRED in all divorces. Filing Fee: $135 (Subject to change) |
| SCA-FC-108 | Answer to Divorce Petition | Family Law | Respondent’s response to divorce petition. Must file within 20 days of service (30 days if served out-of-state). |
| SCA-FC-103 | Civil Case Information Statement (Domestic) | Family Law | REQUIRED in all domestic relations filings. Provides court with case details. |
| SCA-FC-104 | Financial Statement | Family Law | REQUIRED in all divorce and custody cases. Must attach 3 recent pay stubs, last 2 years tax returns, and documentation of expenses. |
| SCA-FC-110 | Parenting Plan | Family Law | REQUIRED when children are involved. Proposes custody/visitation schedule. Must be detailed and specific. |
| SCA-FC-111 | Worksheet for Parenting Plan | Family Law | REQUIRED with parenting plan. Documents each parent’s caretaking responsibilities and decision-making history. |
| SCA-FC-112 | Motion for Temporary Relief | Family Law | Request temporary child support, custody, spousal support, or exclusive use of marital home during pending case. |
| SCA-FC-114 | Petition for Modification | Family Law | Request to modify existing custody, support, or parenting orders. Filing Fee: $85 (Modification) or $35 (Expedited Child Support). |
| SCA-FC-130/131 | Notice of Relocation | Family Law | Required notice when a parent intends to relocate with children. Must provide 60 days advance notice or as soon as practicable. |
| SCA-FC-132 | Return of Service | Family Law | Documents service of process on opposing party. Completed by server (Sheriff $25, Certified Mail $20, or private process server). |
| SCA-FC-314 | Certificate of Service | Universal | Certifies that copies of filed documents were served on opposing party. REQUIRED for all filings after initial petition. |
| SCA-C-100 | Civil Case Information Statement (Civil) | Civil | REQUIRED for all non-domestic civil case filings (personal injury, contract disputes, property, etc.). |
| SCA-C-101 | Civil Complaint | Civil | Initial filing to commence civil action for money damages, property disputes, or other civil remedies. Filing Fee: Varies by case type. |
| SCA-C-102 | Answer (Civil Cases) | Civil | Response to civil complaint. Must be filed within 20 days of service. Can include counterclaims. |
| SCA-C-140 | Notice of Hearing | Civil | Required notice to opposing party of scheduled court hearing date. Must be served per court rules. |
| SCA-C-150 | Motion for Continuance | Civil | Request to reschedule hearing or trial. Must show good cause and be filed 10 days before hearing unless excusable neglect. |
| SCA-FC-105 SCA-C-105 |
Acceptance of Service | Universal | Used when respondent voluntarily accepts service of process or picks up papers at Circuit Clerk’s office. |
| SCA-FC-106 SCA-C-106 |
Affidavit of Unknown/Out-of-State Residency | Universal | Use when respondent’s address is unknown or they live out-of-state. Note: Limits court’s ability to award support if sole ground is irreconcilable differences. |
| SCA-FC-107 SCA-C-107 |
Order of Publication | Universal | For service by publication when personal service is impossible. Requires publishing in newspaper for 2 consecutive weeks. |
| SCA-FC-109 | Affidavit to Withhold Identifying Information | Family Law | Request to keep address/phone confidential due to safety concerns. Use if disclosure would risk safety, liberty, or health of party or children. |
| SCA-FC-113 | BCSE Application & Income Withholding | Family Law | REQUIRED if requesting child support or spousal support. Application for Bureau for Child Support Enforcement services. |
| SCA-FC-118 | Vital Statistics Form | Family Law | REQUIRED in all divorces. Updates West Virginia vital statistics records (marriage/divorce registry). |
| SCA-C-160 | Waiver for Military Servicemembers | Universal | Special rights notification for active duty military personnel under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Should be reviewed by all active duty service members. |
| SCA-C-170 | Financial Fee Waiver (Affidavit of Indigency) | Universal | Request to proceed without prepayment of fees/costs due to financial hardship. Must demonstrate inability to pay. |
| SCA-C-180 | Notice of Removal from Magistrate Court | Civil | Defendant’s notice to transfer case from Magistrate Court to Circuit Court (removal for jury trial or other reasons). |
| SCA-C-190 | Judgment Lien Docket Entry | Civil | Record civil judgment lien against real property in county clerk’s office. |
⚠️ Important Notice: These forms are provided for convenience. All forms are available at the West Virginia Judiciary website. The Circuit Clerk and deputy clerks are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice or assist with completing forms. Improper use or alteration of forms beyond mere completion is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal liability. Filing fees are subject to change – verify current fees with the Circuit Clerk’s office.