Can You Keep Your House When Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in West Virginia?
Can you keep your house when filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in West Virginia? Many homeowners can, but the answer depends on home equity, mortgage balances, available bankruptcy exemptions, and other financial circumstances. Learn how West Virginia's $35,000 homestead exemption works, when federal exemptions may be available, and why Chapter 13 may provide another option for homeowners facing foreclosure.
What Happens to the House in a Divorce? A Practical Guide for Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Who gets the house in a divorce? Do you have to sell it? Can one spouse buy out the other—and what happens to the mortgage? Learn how to think through home equity, refinancing, separate-property claims and whether keeping the house actually makes financial sense.
Should I Move Out Before Filing for Divorce? What to Consider in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Moving out may feel like the obvious first step when a marriage is over, but it can affect housing, children, expenses and the practical realities of divorce. Here is what to consider before you leave.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? A Guide to The Skeen Firm’s Flat Fees, Success Fees and Legal Pricing
How much does a lawyer cost? The Skeen Firm uses different pricing models for different legal problems, including flat-fee family law, business litigation success fees, estate planning, probate and recurring business counsel. See how our approach to legal pricing works across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
Do You Need a Prenup? What Couples in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio Should Know
Prenups are not just for the ultra-wealthy. Learn how a prenuptial agreement can address businesses, real estate, debt, inheritance and other financial interests in PA, WV and OH.
Ending a Marriage That Is Already Over: What to Do Next in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
When you already know the marriage is over, the question becomes what to do next. Learn the first steps to protect your finances, children, home, and future before making major divorce decisions, and get our free First Five Steps guide.
50/50 Custody in West Virginia: What Shared Parenting Really Means in 2026
West Virginia law starts with a rebuttable presumption favoring equal 50/50 custodial allocation, but that does not mean every case ends the same way. Learn how shared parenting really works, when the presumption can be rebutted, and what parents should consider before building a custody plan.
Too Much Income for Legal Aid, But Can’t Afford a Lawyer? West Virginia’s Hidden Justice Gap
Many West Virginians earn too much to qualify for free legal help but still hesitate to hire a lawyer because of cost uncertainty. Here’s how early legal advice, predictable pricing, and different levels of representation may help close that gap.
46 of West Virginia’s 55 Counties Are Legal Deserts: What the Lawyer Shortage Means for Families and Businesses
46 of West Virginia’s 55 counties are legal deserts. Learn what the state’s lawyer shortage means for families, businesses, and access to legal help.
The State of Child Custody in 2026: Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia vs. Ohio
Compare child custody laws in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including 50/50 custody, shared parenting, Kayden's Law, and proposed Ohio reforms.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in West Virginia in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in West Virginia? Learn how custody, assets, debt, financial disclosure, business ownership, and conflict affect the expense.
Estate Planning in West Virginia: Protect Your Family Without Leaving Home
The Skeen Firm offers convenient virtual estate planning for West Virginia clients. Meet with an attorney from home, receive customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare documents, and follow clear instructions for properly executing your plan.
Living Trusts in West Virginia: Protect Your Family, Avoid Probate, and Plan with Confidence
A living trust can help West Virginia families plan for incapacity, protect loved ones, preserve privacy, and reduce the property passing through probate. Learn how living trusts work, when they make sense, which assets may belong in one, and why proper trust funding is essential.
Family Law Should Help You Move Forward—Not Keep You Stuck
Family law is about more than winning in court. Learn how a forward-focused approach to divorce, custody, support, and family law can help families throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio move confidently into the next chapter.
New Resource: The West Virginia Probate Guide for Executors, Heirs, and Families
The Skeen Firm has launched the West Virginia Probate Guide, a free educational resource for executors, heirs, and families. Explore probate timelines, executor responsibilities, estate administration guidance, common FAQs, and download a free Probate Checklist to help navigate the probate process with confidence.
West Virginia Probate Timeline: What Families Should Expect
Learn how long probate takes in West Virginia, what can delay the process, and how families can move estate administration forward.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV & OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV and OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
The Complete Guide to the Probate Process in West Virginia (2026 Edition)
Learn how probate works in West Virginia—key steps, timelines, costs, and small estate options. Contact The Skeen Firm for probate guidance.
Valentine’s Day Prenups: Planning for Marriage in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Engaged in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio? Learn how prenuptial agreements work, what makes them enforceable, and when to start—plus book a confidential discovery call.