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.
W. Va. Code § 48-10-902
Effect of adoption of the child
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 217 W. Va. 319 - VISITATION OF CATHY LM v. Mark Brent R. (2005)
Most recently applied in 231 W. Va. 118 - In re Hunter H. (March 2013)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.