In re M.W.

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 3889

Syllabus

Abuse of discretion permanent custody best interests of child determination CCDCFS R.C. 2151.353(A)(4) R.C. 2151.414 clear and convincing evidence guardian ad litem Sup.R. 48.03. Judgment affirmed. There is clear and convincing evidence in the record to support the court's determination that permanent custody to CCDCFS is in the children's best interests. Accordingly, the court's decision to grant permanent custody is not against the evidence. Furthermore, the court did not abuse its discretion in determining that permanent custody of the children be awarded to CCDCFS. The record also demonstrates that while the GAL did not visit the maternal grandfather's home, the GAL still fulfilled her duties to the children.