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"Self Help Center - West Virginia Supreme Court
- The Self-Help Center contains plenty of information to help you help yourself. You will find various court forms required by the courts and instructions on completing them; different ways to find an attorney to assist you with your case; an explanation of mediation and a list of certified mediators; suggestions on preparing for court; items that court staff can and cannot help you with; legal terms and other legal materials; links to various courts in West Virginia; and links to other sites.
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Attorneys/Legal Services
Pro Se
Civil Procedure/ Administrative Law
Pro Se
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Brochure - WV Center for Dispute Resolution
- The WV Center for Dispute Resolution was founded to develop a mediation process as a tool for diffusing conflict in a community setting. The Center provides skilled mediators to individuals or communities to resolve differences in a constructive manner.
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Other
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Dictionary of Legal Words Used in Child Support Cases
- Are you confused by some of the legal mumbo-jumbo in your Child Support court papers? Maybe these definitions of some of the most frequent legal terms in Child Support cases will help.
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Child Support
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Going Solo: Representing Yourself in the West Virginia Courts
- Booklet published by the West Virginia Supreme Court, to help you understand how the court system works. If you ever need to go to court, this will help you know the basic steps to take.
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Pro Se
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Legal Research Centers - WV Supreme Court
- In addition to the "Self-Help Center," the WV Supreme Court has information about legal research, using both a web page and ten public libraries and law libraries around the State. Click here to "understand the legal process, search the Internet for legal materials, write a letter, fill out forms, or print a document," with help from this Supreme Court web page.
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Legal Research
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Magistrate Court - How To Handle Your Own Case
- Do you need to file your own small claim case in Magistrate Court? This booklet provides a very brief summary of the basic steps you will need to take, and some concepts you will need to understand.
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Brochures
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Rules to Follow When Representing Yourself
- When you are representing yourself in Court, you are trying to persuade a judge or jury that you are right. You must act, dress, and speak in a way that helps you with your case. Here are some tips.
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Brochures
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The Law, The Courts, and You - "Women and the Law" 2007 Edition
- This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, provides a brief overview of the U.S. Constitution and explains the powers and duties of the three branches of our federal government. It also discusses the rights and liberties afforded U.S. citizens by each of the 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights. In addition, this chapter offers information on the state and federal court system in West Virginia, as well as issues women should consider when hiring a lawyer or electing to represent themselves in court. Produced by the Women’s Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar.
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Civil Procedure/ Administrative Law
Civil Rights
Government and Governmental Services
Courts & Case Law
Women & The Law
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Name Change petition and orders - Circuit Court
- Fill-in-the-blank forms used in the Kanawha County Circuit Court to petition for a change of name. If you are in a different county, you will need to use this as a model for doing your own petition for your county. Some instructions are included.
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Name Change
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| Legal & Advocacy Materials |
Know Your Rights - Protecting Your Interests in a Civil Case
- Are you involved in a "civil" (not criminal) court case? Especially if you are a victim of domestic violence, you need to be aware of your rights and how to protect yourself. Learn more in this brochure from the Battered Women's Justice Project.
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Pro Se
Other Domestic Violence
Family Cases
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