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.
W. Va. Code § 48-10-101
Legislative findings
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case 209 W. Va. 752 - State Ex Rel. Brandon L. v. Moats (2001)
Most recently applied in 235 W. Va. 254 - In Re K.H. (April 2015)
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