Ohio § 3107.04
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.04.
(A) A petition for adoption shall be filed in the court in the county in which the person
to be adopted was born, or in which, at the time of filing the petition, the petitioner
or the person to be adopted or parent of the person to be adopted resides, or in which
the petitioner is stationed in military service, or in which the agency having the
permanent custody of the person to be adopted is located. (B) If the court finds in the interest of justice that the case should be heard in another
forum, the court may stay the proceedings or dismiss the petition in whole or in part
on any conditions that are just, or certify the case to another court. (C) The caption of a petition for adoption shall be styled, “in the matter of adoption
of __________________”. The person to be adopted shall be designated in the caption under the name by which
the person is to be known if the petition is granted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.04
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.04 cover?
Section 3107.04 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 § 3107.04?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3107.04 apply to my situation?
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