Minors Notarizing Legal Documents

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Minors in Ohio cannot notarize documents or make legal decisions about parental visitation without court approval. Therapists and Guardians ad Litem must follow ethical guidelines and legal procedures. Encouraging illegal actions can result in professional disciplinary actions, potential loss of license, and legal repercussions. To address concerns, file a complaint with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, consult a family law attorney, and report to the court handling the custody case.

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In Ohio, minors (individuals under *) cannot typically make legal decisions like avoiding visits to parents without court involvement. Here are some points to consider:
- A minor cannot legally notarize documents.
- Family courts handle custody and visitation matters.
- Only a court order can change visitation rights.
Would you like to know more about the process of modifying visitation rights in Ohio?
if the therapist encouraged it, isnt that illegal
In Ohio, a therapist encouraging a minor to avoid visitation without court approval might raise ethical and legal concerns. Here are some important points:
- Therapists must act in the best interest of the child and follow ethical guidelines.
- Encouraging illegal actions can lead to professional consequences for the therapist.
- Modifying visitation rights legally requires court involvement.
Would you need more details on how to address this with the court?
what are the statues regarding this in ohio and ethics
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Here are some relevant statutes and ethical guidelines in Ohio regarding this matter:
- Ohio Revised Code Section *.*: Governs visitation rights and modifications.
- Ohio Revised Code Section *.*: Addresses custody and parental rights.
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board: Provides ethical guidelines for therapists, emphasizing the best interest of the child.
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can you give me links to each so i can learn about them
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Sure, here are the links to each of the statutes and ethical guidelines:
- Ohio Revised Code Section *.*: [Link to Section *.*](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-*.*)
- Ohio Revised Code Section *.*: [Link to Section *.*](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-*.*)
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board: [Link to Ethical Guidelines](https://cswmft.ohio.gov/)
Would you need more specific information or assistance with anything else related to this matter?
can a therapist have a 14 year old notorize a statement stating she does not want to be involved with parent
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In Ohio, a *-year-old cannot legally notarize a statement or make decisions about parental involvement without court approval. Family courts handle such matters, and only a court order can change visitation rights.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding the court process or therapist actions in this situation?
what are the repurcussions if the child does this
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If a *-year-old attempts to notarize a statement to avoid parental involvement without court approval, the repercussions may include:
- The notarized document will be legally invalid.
- The situation might lead to court involvement for proper legal resolution.
- Potential ethical or legal consequences for the therapist if they encouraged this action.
Is there anything specific you want to address regarding court involvement or the therapist's role in this situation?
what are the legal consequences for the therapist
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In Ohio, the legal consequences for a therapist who encourages a minor to notarize a statement to avoid parental involvement could include:
- Professional disciplinary action by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
- Potential loss of license or suspension.
- Legal ramifications if their actions are found to be illegal or unethical.
Is there anything else specific you need assistance with regarding this matter?
what if the GAL was on board with this
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If the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) was involved and supported the action, it might complicate the situation. However, both the GAL and therapist must act in the best interest of the child and follow legal procedures.
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what are the legal ramifications if the GAL encourages this illegal action
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In Ohio, if a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) encourages illegal actions, the legal ramifications could include:
- Professional disciplinary actions.
- Potential removal from the case.
- Legal consequences if their actions are found to be illegal or unethical.
Would you like more information on reporting this or addressing it with the court?
what are the legal consquences
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In Ohio, the legal consequences for encouraging illegal actions can be serious:
- Professional disciplinary action.
- Potential removal from cases.
- Legal repercussions if found to be illegal or unethical.
Do you need more information on reporting this or addressing it with the court?
what legal repercussions are there if found unethical and illegal
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If a therapist or GAL is found to have acted unethically or illegally in Ohio, repercussions include:
- Professional disciplinary action.
- Loss of license or suspension.
- Legal penalties if actions are deemed illegal.
Would you need more details on the reporting process or addressing this with the court?
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To address this situation with the court, you can follow these steps:
*. File a complaint with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
*. Consult with a family law attorney to understand the specific legal actions you can take.
*. Report concerns to the court handling the custody case.
Would you like more information on any specific step?