West Virginia Code Chapter 48. Domestic Relations § 48-27-507. Mutual protective orders prohibited

Mutual protective orders are prohibited unless both parties have filed a petition under part three of this article and have proven the allegations of domestic violence by a preponderance of the evidence.  This shall not prevent other persons, including the respondent, from filing a separate petition.  The court may consolidate two or more petitions if he or she determines that consolidation will further the interest of justice and judicial economy.  The court shall enter a separate order for each petition filed:  Provided, That nothing in this section shall preclude the court from entering an order restricting contact pursuant to section two-a, article two-a, chapter fifty-one of this code.