West Virginia § 48-5-603 - 48-5-603. Relief regarding minor child or children.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 48-5-603 — 48-5-603. Relief regarding minor child or children., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-5-603. 48-5-603. Relief regarding minor child or children.
(a) If the action involves a minor child or children, the court may, if appropriate, order the allocation of custodial responsibility and the allocation of decision-making responsibility in accordance with the provisions of article 9-101, et seq., of this chapter.
(b) If the action involves a minor child or children, the court shall order either or both parties to pay child support in accordance with the provisions of articles 11-101, et seq., and 13-101, et seq., of this chapter.
(c) If the action involves a minor child or children, the court shall order medical support to be provided for the child or children in accordance with the provisions of article 12-101, et seq., of this chapter.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-5-603 cover?
Section 48-5-603 ("48-5-603. Relief regarding minor child or children.") 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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