West Virginia § 48-22-201 Persons who may petition for decree of adoption

West Virginia Statutes

§ 48-22-201 — Persons who may petition for decree of adoption

West Virginia § 48-22-201

Ch. 48DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Art. 22ADOPTION

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W. Va. Code § 48-22-201 (2026).

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Any person not married or any person, with his or her spouse’s consent, or any husband and wife jointly, may petition a circuit court of the county wherein such person or persons reside for a decree of adoption of any minor child or person who may be adopted by the petitioner or petitioners:Provided, That if the minor child to be adopted has been removed from a prior home due to an abuse or neglect proceeding, the petition may be filed in the same county as the original abuse and neglect proceeding regarding the minor child.

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Any person not married or any person, with his or her spouse’s consent, or any husband and wife jointly, may petition a circuit court of the county wherein such person or persons reside for a decree of adoption of any minor child or person who may be adopted by the petitioner or petitioners:Provided, That if the minor child to be adopted has been removed from a prior home due to an abuse or neglect proceeding, the petition may be filed in the same county as the original abuse and neglect proceeding regarding the minor child.