Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
If child's mother dies can she leave the child with her mother rather than the father of the child?
Asked on 10/05/11, 2:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Willison
Eric Eastman Willison
In Ohio, there is a legal presumption that the child will go with a surviving parent rather than a non-parent. But if the other parent is shown to be unfit, then the court can order custody in someone who is capable of being a parent to the child.
Answered on 10/06/11, 8:15 am
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