The Legislature finds that circumstances arise where it is appropriate for circuit courts or family courts of this state to order that grandparents of minor children may exercise visitation with their grandchildren. The Legislature further finds that in such situations, as in all situations involving children, the best interests of the child or children are the paramount consideration.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 48. Domestic Relations
Article 10. Grandparent Visitation
§48-10-101. Legislative Findings
§48-10-102. Legislative Intent
§48-10-201. Applicability of Definitions
§48-10-203. Grandparent Defined
§48-10-301. Persons Who May Apply for Grandparent Visitation; Venue
§48-10-403. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for the Child
§48-10-501. Necessary Findings for Grant of Reasonable Visitation to a Grandparent
§48-10-601. Interview of Child in Chambers
§48-10-802. Grandparent Visitation Orders
§48-10-803. Supervised Visitation; Conditions on Visitation
§48-10-901. Effect of Remarriage of the Custodial Parent
§48-10-902. Effect of Adoption of the Child
§48-10-1001. Continuing Jurisdiction of Circuit Court or Family Court
§48-10-1002. Termination of Grandparent Visitation