Steele v. Steele

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 3697

Syllabus

The trial court did not err when it found that a change of circumstances had occurred through appellant's continued interference with appellee's parenting time and overall visitation with the parties' minor child. The trial court did not err in finding that it was in the best interest of the child to be placed in the custody of appellee. The record establishes that awarding custody of the child to appellee was the only way he would receive proper visitation with her and have the opportunity to build a caring and positive relationship. Therefore, the importance of the change in custody outweighed any potential harm to the child that might be caused by this change. Once a final judgment was filed, any issues raised by appellant with respect to interim custody orders and an ex parte custody order were moot. Judgment affirmed.