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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 § 48-19-101: Purposes; how article to be construed.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 19. BUREAU FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEY.

(a) The purposes of this article are:

(1) To enumerate and describe the functions and duties of the Bureau for Child Support enforcement attorney as an employee of the Bureau for Child Support enforcement;

(2) To ensure that procedures followed by the Bureau for Child Support enforcement attorney will protect the best interests of children in domestic relations matters; and

(3) To compel the enforcement of support orders, thereby ensuring that persons legally responsible for the care and support of children assume their legal obligations and reduce the financial cost to this state of providing public assistance funds for the care of children.

(b) This article shall be construed to facilitate the resolution of domestic relations matters.

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