Ohio § 3105.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3105.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3105.21.
(A) Upon satisfactory proof of the causes in the complaint for divorce, annulment, or
legal separation, the court of common pleas shall make an order for the disposition,
care, and maintenance of the children of the marriage, as is in their best interests,
and in accordance with section 3109.04 of the Revised Code . (B) Upon the failure of proof of the causes in the complaint, the court may make the
order for the disposition, care, and maintenance of any dependent child of the marriage
as is in the child's best interest, and in accordance with section 3109.04 of the Revised Code . (C) Any court of common pleas that makes or modifies an order for child support under
this section shall comply with Chapters 3119., 3121., 3123., and 3125. of the Revised
Code. If any person required to pay child support under an order made under this section
on or after April 15, 1985, or modified on or after December 1, 1986, is found in
contempt of court for failure to make support payments under the order, the court
that makes the finding, in addition to any other penalty or remedy imposed, shall
assess all court costs arising out of the contempt proceeding against the person and
require the person to pay any reasonable attorney's fees of any adverse party, as
determined by the court, that arose in relation to the act of contempt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3105.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3105.21 cover?
Section 3105.21 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3105.21?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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