WV HB2762 | 2009 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Introduced on February 23 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-23 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on February 23 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-23 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require petitions for grandparent visitation be filed in family court when an action involving that child, or his or her parents, is pending in family court. If there is not a pending proceeding involving the child, or his or her parents then the grandparent seeking visitation may file in either family court of circuit court.
Title
Relating to jurisdiction for petitions by grandparents for visitation of grandchild
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-23 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2009-02-23 | Introduced in House | |
| 2009-02-23 | To Judiciary | |
| 2009-02-23 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
SB405 (Same As) 1969-12-31 -
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 10 | 401 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 48 | 10 | 402 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2762&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
