In re M.S.K.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 316

Syllabus

Termination of parental rights permanent custody manifest weight of the evidence competent, credible evidence R.C. 2151.414 clear and convincing evidence child could not or should not be placed with parent failure to substantially remedy the conditions causing removal chronic chemical dependency involuntary termination of other siblings best interest of the child abuse of discretion guardian ad litem recommendation temporary custody. The juvenile court's judgment awarding permanent custody to the agency was not against the manifest weight of the evidence, and it did not abuse its discretion in declining to award temporary custody rather than permanent custody. Clear and convincing evidence supported the juvenile court's findings and determination that permanent custody was in the best interest of M.S.K.