In re J.L.

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 3098

Syllabus

Denial of motion to continue Lack of standing to challenge alleged error. It is well settled that an appeal lies only on behalf of an aggrieved party. An appellant may not challenge an alleged error committed against a nonappealing party unless the appealing party can show prejudice from the alleged error. Consequently, Mother may only challenge the denial of Father's motion for continuance if she can show that she has been prejudiced by the alleged error. The record reveals that Mother was represented by counsel, was present for the hearing, and had the opportunity to fully participate in the hearing. Thus, Mother fails to show prejudice. Absent a demonstration of prejudice caused by the alleged error, Mother does not have standing to challenge the denial of Father's motion to continue.