If you believe there is abuse and neglect involved contact WV DHHR - Child Protective Services, report the abuse and they will conduct an...

If you suspect abuse go to the magistrate court or family court and file a Domestic Violence Petition and with a temporary domestic violence order...

With COVID 19, Is WV schools considered closed and beginning Summer break?

You may also check to see if school is still being offered on-line or remotely in manner. If so, only the school building is closed and not school...

To add to my colleague's response - if parenting rights have been severed (not just custodial rights) then the Court still has the authority to...

To be blunt, there is no "full" custody in West Virginia in the situation you are describing. If your friend wants this addressed quickly and with...

Normally, yes you should. But you will have to have an order that dismisses the DVO or demonstrate that the Order has lapsed and you'll need to...

What legal recourse do I have when a domestic partner dies unexpectedly?

Is your name on any legal document that would permit you to reside in the house without concern from her heirs? For example, a transfer on death...

The question of whether they have too much power may be one best reserved for the WV Supreme Court. From experience, the Court is looking at you...

Can my daughters dad get full custody if I Leave my current husband and have a low income ?

Custody is not based on who has the highest income. It is solely based on the best interests of the child with the principle of "primary...

Without more details it is difficult to answer your question. Know that your guardianship may be superseded by the Circuit Court should CPS open...