West Virginia § 48-22-901 - Recognition of foreign adoption decree.
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§ 48-22-901. Recognition of foreign adoption decree.
When an adoption occurs in a foreign country and the adopted child has immigrated to the United States with the permission of the United States, this state shall recognize the adoption. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the adoption decree was issued by a court of this state.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 48-22-901
What does West Virginia Code § 48-22-901 cover?
Section 48-22-901 ("Recognition of foreign adoption decree.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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