In Re Christina L.

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• holding that [w]here there is clear and convincing evidence that a child has suffered physical . . . abuse while in the custody of his or her parent(s
• holding that the DHHR may seek the termination of an absent parent’s parental rights on the basis of abandonment provided the notice requirements of West Virginia Code § 49-4-601 are met
• holding that when there is clear and convincing evidence that a child has suffered physical or sexual abuse by a parent or custodian, another child residing in the home is considered an abused child under W. Va. Code § 49-1-201
• noting that the evidence before the court “must indicate that [post- termination] visitation or continued contact would not be detrimental to the child’s well being”
• directing circuit courts in ruling on post- termination visitation to “consider whether a close emotional bond has been established between parent and child”
• directing circuit courts to consider a close emotional bond between parent and child when deciding whether visitation is in the child’s best interests

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