Ohio § 3111.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3111.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3111.01.
(A)(1) As used in sections 3111.01 to 3111.85 of the Revised Code , “ parent and child relationship ” means the legal relationship that exists between a child and the child's natural
or adoptive parents and upon which those sections and any other provision of the Revised
Code confer or impose rights, privileges, duties, and obligations. The “ parent and child relationship ” includes the mother and child relationship and the father and child relationship. (2) The parent and child relationship extends equally to all children and all parents,
regardless of the marital status of the parents. (B) As used in this chapter, “caretaker” has the same meaning as in section 3119.01 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3111.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3111.01 cover?
Section 3111.01 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 § 3111.01?
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