In re Adoption of W.E.B.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 4764

Syllabus

Adoption petition alleged natural father's consent was not needed due to de minimis contact; R.C. 3107.07(A); father claimed justification for lack of contact due to interference of mother; mother temporarily blocked his cell phone number, moved to a new address, and ended voluntary visitation under grandparents supervision; he claimed fear of arrest if he tried to contact children; mother's actions were not significant interference with father's ability to contact children; father's alcoholism and violent behavior were contributing factors; no basis for father's fear of arrest; father had no contact with children for over two years with no justifiable cause; judgment affirmed.