Terminate Parental Rights Ohio

Summary

To terminate parental rights in Ohio, you must prove abandonment for a year or longer and file a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights at your local county court. For Franklin County, contact the Court of Common Pleas - Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch at (614) 525-3621 or visit their website.

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I am trying to find out how I can file to remove my kids father's rights as he has been an absent parent for over 6 months and is not providing or helping with the kids
Hello **** ****. The process varies by location. Could you please provide your current state of residence?
Ohio
Hello **** ****. In Ohio, to terminate parental rights, you:
*. Need to prove abandonment for a year or longer.
*. File a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights at your local county court.
Do you need information on your nearest county court?
Yes

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas - Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S High St, Columbus, OH *
Website: www.franklincountyohio.gov/clerk/