West Virginia Statutes
§ 48-22-901 — Recognition of foreign adoption decree
West Virginia § 48-22-901
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 48-22-901 (2026).
Text
When an adoption occurs in a foreign country and the adopted child has immigrated to the United States with the permission of the United States, this state shall recognize the adoption. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the adoption decree was issued by a court of this state.
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Legislative History
2003 Reg. Sess., SB337
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West Virginia § 48-22-901, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/48/48-22-901.