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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01)

W. Va. Code § 48-10-902: Effect of adoption of the child.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 10. GRANDPARENT VISITATION.
  3. PART 8. ORDERS GRANTING OR REFUSING GRANDPARENT VISITATION.

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.

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