In re F.C.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 4319

Syllabus

Legal custody continuance discretion good cause guardian ad litem report recommendation cross-examination plain error statement of understanding R.C. 2151.353(A)(3) best interest relevant factors R.C. 2151.414(D)(1) visitation wishes child mother relative preponderance. Affirmed the juvenile court's decision to award legal custody of the child to a relative and to deny legal custody to the child's mother. The juvenile court considered all relevant best-interest factors, and its decision was supported by the preponderance of the evidence. The juvenile court did not commit plain error in considering the report and recommendation of the guardian ad litem. The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in denying a motion for continuance of trial.