In re A.W.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 3198

Syllabus

JUVENILE – Dependency; motion for custody of adjudicated dependent minor; objection to magistrate's decision; trial court sustained objection; trial court applied incorrect legal standard by determining that father's wish to parent was controlling standard; father implicitly deemed unsuitable; fundamental inquiry is whether custody with a previously adjudicated parent is in the best interest of the child; trial court erred in determining that placement with father was in minor child's best interest.