Ohio § 3109.56
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3109.56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3109.56.
When a parent seeks to create a power of attorney pursuant to section 3109.52 of the Revised Code , all of the following apply: (A) The power of attorney shall be executed by both parents if any of the following apply: (1) The parents are married to each other and are living as husband and wife. (2) The child is the subject of a shared parenting order issued pursuant to section 3109.04 of the Revised Code . (3) The child is the subject of a custody order issued pursuant to section 3109.04 of the Revised Code unless one of the following is the case: (a) The parent who is not the residential parent and legal custodian is prohibited from
receiving a notice of relocation in accordance with section 3109.051 of the Revised Code . (b) The parental rights of the parent who is not the residential parent and legal custodian
have been terminated by order of a juvenile court pursuant to Chapter 2151. of the
Revised Code. (c) The parent who is not the residential parent and legal custodian cannot be located
with reasonable efforts. (B) In all other cases, the power of attorney may be executed only by one of the following
persons: (1) The parent who is the residential parent and legal custodian of the child, as determined
by court order or as provided in section 3109.042 of the Revised Code ; (2) The parent with whom the child is residing the majority of the school year in cases
in which no court has issued an order designating a parent as the residential parent
and legal custodian of the child or section 3109.042 of the Revised Code is not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3109.56
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3109.56 cover?
Section 3109.56 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 § 3109.56?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3109.56 apply to my situation?
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