Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio

It usually depends on the net amount received by the minor child. Typically, if the amount is greater than ten thousand dollars, the court requires that a trust or sequestered savings account be set up in the minor child's name. If there is to be any money removed from the account, (must be for the child, i.e. school tuition, clothes, car) the parent/guardian must seek permission from the court stating what the money will be used for. The court will then issue an order allowing the withdrawal from the account.

I agree with Mr Hess but would add that for smaller amounts the decision is within the discretion of the Probate judge or magistrate. Also, your attorney should be able to get the court to release a small amount (5-10%) to the parent for the loss the parent sustained due to thjje injuries to the child.