Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

My daughter lives with her grandparents but wants to live with me, her father. What do we need to do? My daughter is 14.


Asked on 1/07/12, 5:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Willison Eric Eastman Willison

In Ohio, the divorce decree determines who has the right to custody of the child. The courts will entertain motions to change the custody arrangement if there has been a change of circumstances. Your daughter's desire to live with you may be such a change. You would need to file for a motion to modify the divorce decree's custody arrangement.

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Answered on 1/07/12, 6:42 am


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