In re Adoption of W.M.J.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 3166

Syllabus

The probate court properly exercised jurisdiction over the petition for adoption filed by appellee, the spouse of an active-duty military service member. In determining whether a petitioner for adoption \resides\ in the probate court's jurisdiction, as required by R.C. 3107.04, a probate court should consider domicile if the petitioner, or the petitioner's spouse, is in active military service when the petition is filed. Sufficient evidence supported the probate court's determination that appellee was domiciled in Montgomery County. Judgments affirmed.