In re KY.D.

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 3198

Syllabus

Termination of parental rights permanent custody manifest weight of the evidence R.C. 2151.413 R.C. 2151.353 R.C. 2151.414 clear and convincing evidence cannot or should not be placed with either parent within a reasonable time best interests of the children competent, credible evidence reasonable efforts to reunite family R.C. 2151.419 due process. The juvenile court's findings related to the best interests of the children were supported by competent, credible evidence, and the factors weighed in favor of permanent custody. The court was not required to make a \reasonable efforts\ finding in its permanent custody order however, the record demonstrates that the agency did, in fact, make reasonable efforts to return the children to Mother's home. Finally, Mother did not demonstrate that her due process rights were violated by the juvenile court.