WV HB2858 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to revise the grandparent visitation statute to include additional factors for consideration including the child's relationship with the parent contesting grandparent visitation; any history of abuse by the parent, any criminal activity or history on the part of the parent and the amount of time the child spent with the grandparents prior to the absence of contact.

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Title

Relating to factors to be considered in granting grandparent visitation

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-09 To House Judiciary
2008-01-09 Introduced in House
2008-01-09 To Judiciary
2008-01-09 Filed for introduction

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