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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 48-1-239b: Sole legal custody defined.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS.

“Sole legal custody” means that one parent has the right and responsibility to make major decisions regarding the child’s welfare including matters of education, non-emergency medical care, and emotional, moral, and religious development.

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