223 W. Va. 512 - In Re Maranda T.’s Empirical Analysis
2009
Citation profile
8 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on 196 W. Va. 223 - In Interest of Tiffany Marie S. · 182 W. Va. 302 - Matter of Jonathan P. · 198 W. Va. 79 - In Re Katie S. · 185 W. Va. 613 - In the Interest of Carlita B. · 190 W. Va. 24 - In Re Jeffrey R.L.
Most-quoted passages
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“It is a traumatic experience for children to undergo sudden and dramatic changes in their permanent custodians. Lower courts in eases such as these should provide, whenever possible, for a gradual transition period, especially where young children are involved. Further, such gradual transition periods should be developed in a manner intended to foster the emotional adjustment of the children to this change and to maintain as much stability as possible in their lives.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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