Ohio § 3127.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3127.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3127.17.
Except as otherwise provided in section 3127.18 of the Revised Code , a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court
of another state unless the court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial
determination under division (A)(1) or (2) of section 3127.15 of the Revised Code
and one of the following applies: (A) The court of the other state determines that it no longer has exclusive, continuing
jurisdiction under section 3127.16 of the Revised Code or a similar statute of the other state or that a court of this state would be a
more convenient forum under section 3127.21 of the Revised Code or a similar statute of the other state. (B) The court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child,
the child's parents, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in
the other state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3127.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3127.17 cover?
Section 3127.17 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 § 3127.17?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3127.17" (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?
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How does Ohio § 3127.17 apply to my situation?
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