Ohio § 3115.201
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3115.201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3115.201.
(A) In a proceeding to establish or enforce a support order or to determine parentage
of a child, a tribunal or support enforcement agency of this state may exercise personal
jurisdiction over a nonresident individual if any of the following apply: (1) The individual is personally served with summons within this state. (2) The individual submits to the jurisdiction of this state by consent in a record,
by entering a general appearance, or by filing a responsive document having the effect
of waiving any contest to personal jurisdiction. (3) The individual resided with the child in this state. (4) The individual resided in this state and provided prenatal expenses or support for
the child. (5) The child resides in this state as a result of the acts or directives of the individual. (6) The individual engaged in sexual intercourse in this state and the child may have
been conceived by that act of intercourse. (7) The individual asserted parentage of a child in the putative father registry maintained
in this state by the department of children and youth. (8) There is any other basis consistent with the Constitutions of this state and the
United States for the exercise of personal jurisdiction. (B) The bases of personal jurisdiction set forth in division (A) of this section or in
any other law of this state may not be used to acquire personal jurisdiction for a
tribunal of this state to modify a child-support order of another state unless the
requirements of section 3115.611 of the Revised Code are met or, in the case of a foreign support order, unless the requirements of section 3115.615 of the Revised Code are met.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3115.201
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3115.201 cover?
Section 3115.201 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 § 3115.201?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3115.201" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3115.201 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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