SB459 ensures meaningful contact between a child and their step-siblings is considered in custody decisions.

SB459 amends the Code of West Virginia to include meaningful contact between a child and their step-siblings as a factor in custody decisions. The bill modifies the objectives of the allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility of children to prioritize the child's best interests, including stability, parental planning, continuity of attachments, and contact with siblings and step-siblings. This change aims to ensure that step-sibling relationships are considered when determining the child's custodial arrangements and upbringing.

SB459 ensures meaningful contact between a child and their step-siblings is considered in custody decisions.

SB459 amends the Code of West Virginia to include meaningful contact between a child and their step-siblings as a factor in custody decisions. The bill modifies the objectives of the allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility of children to prioritize the child's best interests, including stability, parental planning, continuity of attachments, and contact with siblings and step-siblings. This change aims to ensure that step-sibling relationships are considered when determining the child's custodial arrangements and upbringing.