W. Va. R. Proc. Child & Neg. Proceed. 46

As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 46 - Modification or supplementation of court order; stipulations

A child, a child's parent (whose parental rights have not been terminated), a child's custodian, or the Department shall file a motion in the circuit court of original jurisdiction in order to modify or supplement an order of the court at any time; provided, that a dispositional order pursuant to W.Va. Code § 49-4-604(b)(6) shall not be modified after the child has been adopted, pursuant to W.Va. Code § 49-4-606. The court shall conduct a hearing and, upon a showing of a material change of circumstances, may modify or supplement the order if, by clear and convincing evidence, it is in the best interest of the child. Provided: an order of child support may be modified if, by the preponderance of the evidence, there is a substantial change in circumstances, pursuant to W.Va. Code § 48-11-105. Adequate and timely notice of any motion for modification shall be given to the child's counsel, counsel for the child's parent(s) (whose parental rights have not been terminated) or custodian, and to the Department, as well as to other persons entitled to notice and the right to be heard. The court may consider a stipulated modification of an order, provided that the child has not been adopted as aforesaid, if the court determines that the parties and persons entitled to notice and the right to be heard understand the contents and consequences of the stipulation and voluntarily consent to its terms, that the stipulation meets the purposes of these rules and controlling statutes, and that the stipulation is in the best interest of the child.

W. Va. R. Proc. Child & Neg. Proceed. 46