West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources ex rel. Hisman v. Angela D.

PER CURIAM:1

Mr. David W.2 (hereinafter “Appellant”) appeals the exercise of jurisdiction by the Circuit Court of Cabell County over Zachary D. in an abuse and neglect proceeding initiated in Cabell County, West Virginia. The Appellant contends that Lawrence County, Ohio, is the proper jurisdiction and that Ohio is the home state of the child pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (hereinafter “UCCJA”). We disagree with the Appellant’s contentions and affirm the determination of the lower court that West Virginia properly maintained jurisdiction in this matter.

I. Facts

Zachary…