In re B.S.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 4548

Syllabus

Permanent custody R.C. 2151.414 best interest manifest weight of the evidence guardian ad litem written report plain error. The juvenile court's decision to grant the agency's motion for permanent custody was not against the manifest weight of the evidence where the court made appropriate findings pursuant to R.C. 2151.414 and those findings were supported by clear and convincing evidence. Mother's argument regarding the GAL's failure to submit a written report is reviewed for plain error where Mother failed to object, or participate in the proceedings at all, in the trial court. The GAL fulfilled his duties, and the lack of a written report does not constitute plain error.