Ohio § 3107.63
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.63, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.63.
(A) A birth parent who voluntarily chooses to have the birth parent's child placed for
adoption may request that the agency or attorney arranging the child's adoptive placement
provide for the birth parent and prospective adoptive parent to enter into an open
adoption with terms acceptable to the birth parent and prospective adoptive parent. Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the agency or attorney shall
provide for the open adoption if the birth parent and prospective adoptive parent
agree to the terms of the open adoption. (B) An agency or attorney arranging a child's adoptive placement may refuse to provide
for the birth parent and prospective adoptive parent to enter into an open adoption. If the agency or attorney refuses, the agency or attorney shall offer to refer the
birth parent to another agency or attorney the agency or attorney knows will provide
for the open adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.63
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.63 cover?
Section 3107.63 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 § 3107.63?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3107.63 apply to my situation?
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