In re G.G.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 3821

Syllabus

Voluntary participation in proceedings predispositional temporary custody abuse neglect temporary custody fair proceedings. Appellant waived any defects in service because she voluntarily participated in the proceedings. Sufficient evidence supported the trial court's decision to grant predispositional custody of the children to the Agency. Sufficient evidence supported the trial court's finding that one of the children was abused. The child stated that appellant abused her, and a law enforcement official heard appellant tell the child she was going to beat her later. Sufficient evidence supported the trial court's finding that both of the children were neglected. Appellant left the children, then 13 and 9 years of age, alone with an unidentified 15-year-old relative for several days while she spent time at a hotel. Appellant had previously been advised by the 13-year-old's therapist that the child needed to be supervised because of decision-making, behavioral, and impulsivity issues. The record shows that appellant had a fair trial. The trial court assigned counsel for appellant, but she dismissed the attorney and proceeded pro se. Appellant has failed to demonstrate any error or abuse of discretion in the denial of her motions. She has also not demonstrated that the trial court failed to conduct an independent review of the magistrate's decisions.