In re D.B.

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 4170

Syllabus

Permanent custody R.C. 2151.414(B)(1)(a) best interest of the child. The trial court's decision granting permanent custody of the child is affirmed. The trial court's finding that the child cannot be placed with either parent within a reasonable time or should not be placed with either parent is supported by clear and convincing evidence. Father argues that his efforts to comply with the case plan were hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically, the virtual visitation lacked the quality of face-to-face interactions and his ability to find housing was hindered by the pandemic. Undoubtedly, the pandemic presented a great challenge to the parents and may have affected their ability to complete their case plan. However, our review of the transcript reflects that the trial court was cognizant of the impact of the pandemic and took it into consideration when granting permanent custody.