· 10/5/2001
State Ex Rel. Jeanne U. v. Canady
Citations
- 554 S.E.2d 121
- 210 W. Va. 88
- 2001 W. Va. LEXIS 99
How courts have described this case
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- recognizing that “the [‘polar star’] concept is . . . applicable to matters in which visitation with children is being adjudicated”
- “[T]he best interests of the child is the polar star by which all matters affecting children must be guided.” (citations and footnote omitted)
- “While Jordan is 6 not yet fourteen years of age, his age and maturity level should be considered, and his desires concerning visitation with his biological father must be examined.”
- “While [the child] is not yet fourteen years of age, his age and maturity level should be considered, and his desires concerning visitation with his biological father must be examined.”
- “If a petition is filed pursuant to section 10-402 when the parent through whom the grandparent is related to the grandchild does not: (1) Have custody of the child; (2) share custody of the child; or (3
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Judges: Albright
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