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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
“Parenting functions” means tasks that serve the needs of the child or the child's residential family. Parenting functions include caretaking functions, as defined in section 1-210. Parenting functions also include functions that are not caretaking functions, including:
(A) Provision of economic support;
(B) Participation in decision-making regarding the child's welfare;
(C) Maintenance or improvement of the family residence, home or furniture repair, home-improvement projects, yard work and house cleaning;
(D) Financial planning and organization, car repair and maintenance, food and clothing purchasing, cleaning and maintenance of clothing, and other tasks supporting the consumption and savings needs of the family; and
(E) Other functions usually performed by a parent or guardian that are important to the child's welfare and development.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 48. Domestic Relations § 48-1-235.2. Parenting functions defined - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-48-domestic-relations/wv-code-sect-48-1-235-2/
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