In re C.W.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 282

Syllabus

In this permanent custody case, the trial court did not plainly err in considering the testimony and report of the guardian ad litem where the guardian ad litem's lack of contact with mother was attributable to mother's own conduct as opposed to any deficiency on the part of the guardian ad litem. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying mother's request on the day of trial for a continuance to work toward completing her case plan objectives after the matter had already been continued four times. Additionally, the manifest weight of the evidence supports the trial court's determination that awarding permanent custody to Franklin County Children Services (\FCCS\) is in the child's best interest. Despite father's more recent engagement in the case, father did not demonstrate he had ameliorated the concerns that led to the child's removal. Judgment affirmed.