West Virginia Statutes

§ 48-22-117 — Unknown father defined

West Virginia § 48-22-117
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 48DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Art. 22ADOPTION

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W. Va. Code § 48-22-117 (2026).

Text

"Unknown father" means a biological father whose identity the biological mother swears is unknown to her before adoption, pursuant to the provisions of section 22-502.

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Legislative History

2001 Reg. Sess., HB2199

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