When a motion or petition is filed seeking grandparent visitation, the court, on its own motion or upon the motion of a party or grandparent, may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child to assist the court in determining the best interests of the child regarding grandparent visitation.
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