In re D.H.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 748

Syllabus

Permanent custody, Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Appeal dismissed; appointed counsel's motion to withdraw pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), is granted. There is clear and convincing evidence in the record to support the juvenile court's determinations, and the evidence was legally sufficient to support the trial court's decision as a matter of law. Further, the juvenile court's decision to grant permanent custody to Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services (\CCDCFS\) was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Moreover, Mother failed to present clear and convincing evidence that, despite having had her parental rights terminated for a sibling of the subject child, she would be able to provide a legally secure permanent placement and adequate care for the health, welfare, and safety of the child as required under R.C. 2151.414(E)(11). On this record, an extension of temporary custody was not warranted and the trial court did not abuse its discretion by not granting an extension.