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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 § 48-23-203: Adoption defined.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 23. VOLUNTARY ADOPTION REGISTRY.

"Adoption" means the judicial act of creating the relationship of parent and child where it did not exist previously.

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