In re K.R.

WORKMAN, Justice:

Petitioner, Kelly R. (hereinafter “Kelly” or “petitioner”), appeals the circuit court’s May 23, 2011, order granting permanent guardianship of her two children, P.R. and K. R., to respondent Linda J. (hereinafter “Linda” or “respondent”), their paternal grandmother. Petitioner asserts that the circuit court erred in exercising jurisdiction under W. Va. Code § 48-20-101 et seq. (Repl.Vol.2009), the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (hereinafter “the UCCJEA”) and by transferring custody from a biological mother without a finding of unfitness. For the…