Ohio § 2151.42
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.42.
(A) At any hearing in which a court is asked to modify or terminate an order of disposition
issued under section 2151.353 , 2151.415 , or 2151.417 of the Revised Code , the court, in determining whether to return the child to the child's parents, shall
consider whether it is in the best interest of the child. (B) An order of disposition issued under division (A)(3) of section 2151.353 , division (A)(3) of section 2151.415 , or section 2151.417 of the Revised Code granting legal custody of a child to a person is intended to be permanent in nature. A court shall not modify or terminate an order granting legal custody of a child
unless it finds, based on facts that have arisen since the order was issued or that
were unknown to the court at that time, that a change has occurred in the circumstances
of the child or the person who was granted legal custody, and that modification or
termination of the order is necessary to serve the best interest of the child.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.42
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.42 cover?
Section 2151.42 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 § 2151.42?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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