If a child who is subject to a grandparent visitation order under this article is later adopted, the order for grandparent visitation is automatically vacated when the order for adoption is entered, unless the adopting parent is a stepparent, grandparent or other relative of the child.
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