Ohio § 2151.233
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.233, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.233.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the juvenile court shall not
exercise jurisdiction under division (A)(2) , (A)(11) , or (B)(4) of section 2151.23 of the Revised Code or section 2151.231 of the Revised Code and the domestic relations court shall have jurisdiction to determine custody or
support regarding a child if any of the following apply: (1) The child's parents are married to each other. (2) The child's parents were married to each other but no longer are married to each
other and there is an existing order for custody or support regarding the child or
another child of the same parents over which the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction. (3) The determination is ancillary to the parents' pending or prior action for divorce,
dissolution of marriage, annulment, or legal separation. (B) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any case or proceeding brought under
Chapter 3115. of the Revised Code, or to any case or proceeding initiated or originating
outside of this state. (C) This section shall apply to all cases and proceedings initiated on or after March
22, 2019. (D) As used in this section and sections 2151.234 to 2151.236 of the Revised Code , “ domestic relations court ” means the division of a court of common pleas that has domestic relations jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.233
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.233 cover?
Section 2151.233 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.
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