West Virginia Statutes
§ 44C-2-8 — Proceedings in more than one state
West Virginia·Ch. 44C UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT·Art. 2 JURISDICTION
Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this state under section three of this article, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this state and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply:
(1)If the court in this state has jurisdiction under section two of this article, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to said section before the appointment or issuance of the order.
(2)If the court in this state does not have jurisdiction under section two of this article, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time
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Legislative History
2009 Reg. Sess., SB515
Nearby Sections
15
§ 44C-1-1
Short title§ 44C-1-2
Definitions§ 44C-1-3
International application§ 44C-1-4
Communication between courts§ 44C-1-5
Cooperation between courts§ 44C-1-6
Taking testimony in another state§ 44C-2-1
Exclusive basis§ 44C-2-2
Determination of jurisdiction§ 44C-2-3
Special jurisdiction§ 44C-2-5
Appropriate forum§ 44C-2-7
Notice of proceeding§ 44C-2-8
Proceedings in more than one state§ 44C-3-1
Transfer to another state