If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.
W. Va. Code § 48-20-107
Priority
Known as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
The act spans §§ 48-20-101 to 48-20-404 (43 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 222 W. Va. 402 - Marriage of Rosen v. Rosen (2008)
Most recently applied in 222 W. Va. 402 - Marriage of Rosen v. Rosen (June 2008)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.