Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
Child Visitation Rights
In the state of Ohio, is there a Tender Age Law? Please describe the Law and state it. Thankyou!
Asked on 1/17/01, 3:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Rick Sommer
Law Offices of Rick J. Sommer
Re: Child Visitation Rights
The "Tender Years" doctrine assumed that a child was best cared for by the mother during the child's early years. There is no such preference in Ohio. Ohio considers both parents to be on equal footing in the eyes of the law concerning their child(ren).
I hope this information is helpful.
Answered on 2/14/01, 6:15 pm