West Virginia Code
Article 10. Grandparent Visitation
§48-10-601. Interview of Child in Chambers

§48-10-601. Interview of child in chambers.
In considering the factors listed in section 10-502 for purposes of determining whether to grant visitation, establishing a specific visitation schedule, and resolving any issues related to the making of any determination with respect to visitation or the establishment of any specific visitation schedule, the court, in its discretion, may interview in chambers any or all involved children regarding their wishes and concerns. No person shall be present other than the court, the child, the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, if any, and any necessary court personnel.

Structure West Virginia Code

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

§48-10-202. Child Defined

§48-10-203. Grandparent Defined

§48-10-301. Persons Who May Apply for Grandparent Visitation; Venue

§48-10-401. Motion for Grandparent Visitation When Action for Divorce, Custody, Legal Separation, Annulment or Establishment of Paternity Is Pending

§48-10-402. Petition for Grandparent Visitation When Action for Divorce, Custody, Legal Separation, Annulment or Establishment of Paternity Is Not Pending

§48-10-403. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for the Child

§48-10-501. Necessary Findings for Grant of Reasonable Visitation to a Grandparent

§48-10-502. Factors to Be Considered in Making a Determination as to a Grant of Visitation to a Grandparent

§48-10-601. Interview of Child in Chambers

§48-10-602. Prohibitions on Use of Child's Written or Recorded Statement or Affidavit; Child Not to Be Called as a Witness

§48-10-701. Proof Required When Action Is Pending for Divorce, Custody, Legal Separation, Annulment or Establishment of Paternity

§48-10-702. Proof Required When Action Is Not Pending for Divorce, Custody, Legal Separation, Annulment or Establishment of Paternity

§48-10-801. Order Granting or Refusing Grandparent Visitation Must State Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

§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

§48-10-1101. Attorney's Fees; Reasonable Costs

§48-10-1201. Misdemeanor Offense for Allowing Contact Between Child and Person Who Has Been Precluded Visitation Rights; Penalties