I am seeking advice for my wife's aunt. Her husband began acting suspiciously this winter, moved out in March (she doesn't know where he lives), and filed for divorce (citing mental and emotional cruelty) just a few weeks ago. He made some changes with the phone company and bank account so that she can't see his cell phone and bank statements. He also took their home equity checks. It is obvious to me that he is engaging in an affair. He also works for the military, so if she could prove adultery, he might be forced to cut off contact w/ the OW.

I just had a few questions about WV divorce law. I believe that they do not have no-fault divorces, and that if he can't prove emotional cruelty, he must be separated 1 year before the divorce can go through. She wants to fight this, so what would be her best option? What would it take to prove adultery? If she did prove it, how would that affect the divorce? She is reluctant to reach out right now, so I wanted to do some digging for her.

Just for some background, she has been married to her WH for 20 years and they have no children.

JMW, try doing a google search for this. I did, and the first site that came up had some good information.

Sounds like a wayward, by the above definition, is performing cruel and inhuman behavior.

Thanks. I've already found out that much, I just wanted to know if anyone was familiar with how the whole situation works, like would he be able to prove cruel and inhuman treatment, and if adultery was proven how would that affect support and division of assets.