In re Che.A

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 4546

Syllabus

Legal custody abuse of discretion best interest R.C. 2151.414(D) permanent custody factors. - Trial court did not abuse its discretion in granting legal custody of Mother's minor children to Mother's relatives where the record demonstrated, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Mother had not resolved her mental health, domestic violence, and anger management issues, as well as her inability to provide for her children's basic needs during the two years the cases were pending, and the relatives, who were already caring for the children, had demonstrated that they were willing and able to care for the children. The trial court is not required to weigh the R.C. 2151.414(D) permanent custody factors when it makes a best-interest determination in legal custody matters.