In re L.T.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 1586

Syllabus

Legal custody manifest weight objections to the magistrate's decision abuse of discretion. The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in awarding legal custody to Mother, where there was competent credible evidence supporting the decision. Further, Mother was not required to file a statement of understanding under R.C. 2151.353 to obtain legal custody. When addressing objections to the decision of a magistrate, the juvenile court's review is de novo. The juvenile court has the discretion to agree or disagree with the magistrate's findings of fact and conclusions of law and does not simply function as a court of review looking for error. Failure to object to or request changes to the case plan before the juvenile court, waives any objection to case plan goals on appeal.