In re E.M.T.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 4638

Syllabus

PROBATE – Application for Change of Name of Minor; R.C. 2717.01; R.C. 2717.02; R.C. 2717.09; R.C. 2717.13; Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over name changes; exceptions to this exclusive jurisdiction exist in parentage actions arising from R.C. Ch. 3111; R.C. 3111.52; R.C. 3111.13(C); Domestic Relations Court has jurisdiction to address first and middle name changes; res judicata; issue preclusion; shared parenting plan is a contract if adopted by the court.