F.C. v. I.V.C

1. Alimony may be awarded under W.Va. Code, 48-2-4(a)(7) against a faultless party if principles of Justice so require, considering the financial needs of the parties and other factors listed in Code, 48-2-16. 2. The Syllabus of Dyer v. Tsapis, 162 W.Va. 289, 249 S.E.2d 509 (1978), is modified in that W.Va. Code, 48-2-4(a)(7), does not condition an award of alimony upon a finding of fault.