In re J.C.S.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 1511

Syllabus

There was competent, credible evidence from which the trial court could have clearly and convincingly found that all statutory elements for the termination of Mother's parental rights under R.C. 2151.414(B)(1) had been satisfied. Therefore, the trial court's judgment terminating Mother's parental rights and granting permanent custody of her child to a children services agency was not an abuse of discretion. Father's claim in an \appellee brief\ that he had not been sufficiently notified of the permanent custody proceedings is not properly before this court, as Father did not appeal from the trial court's judgment. Also, Father waived any argument regarding notice of the permanent custody proceedings his trial counsel appeared at all the proceedings, advised the trial court that he had communicated with Father, and stated that Father waived any defects in service and did not wish to participate in the proceedings. Judgment affirmed.