West Virginia Rules of Practice and Procedure for Minor Guardianship Proceedings – 2026
The Rules of Practice and Procedure for Minor Guardianship Proceedings in the family and circuit courts of West Virginia: scope, the petition, notice, hearings, the guardian's duties and reports, modification and termination, and reference to a fiduciary commissioner or supervisor.
Browse all 17 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Scope of Minor Guardianship Rules
Rule 2
Jurisdiction, Venue and Parties
Rule 3
Petition
Rule 4
Notice of Hearing
Rule 5
Service
Rule 6
Nomination of Guardian by Minor
Rule 7
Confidentiality
Rule 8
Parental Consent to or Waiver of Guardianship Appointment
Rule 9
Bond
Rule 10
Guardianship Screening Factors
Rule 11
Order of Appointment
Rule 12
Guardian Ad Litem
Rule 13
Cases Involving Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect
Rule 14
Proceedings Regarding a Minor's Estate
Rule 15
Termination of Guardianship
Rule 16
Appeals
Rule 17
Reference to Fiduciary Commissioner or Supervisor