Legal Opinion

In re Joseph A.

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided March 26, 1997No. 23780PublishedCited by 136 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MAYNARD, Justice:

This is an appeal by Glen A., Jr. from an order of the Circuit Court of Wood County, West Virginia, entered on May 21, 1996, denying the father an improvement period and continuing legal custody of Justin A. and Joseph (Joey) A.1 in the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for placement in long-term foster care. Glen A. contends the trial court erred in: (1) finding abuse by clear and convincing evidence; (2) denying an improvement period; and (3) excluding Glen A. during the testimony of Justin A. at the adjudicatory hearing. We find no reversible error;…

2Cases cited9 opinions

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  2. In Re Christina L.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1995
  3. State Ex Rel. W.Va. Department of Human Services v. Cheryl M.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1987
  4. In the Interest of S. C.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1981
  5. Matter of Jonathan P.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1989

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3Cited by136 opinions

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  3. West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources ex rel. Wright v. Scott C.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1997
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