Third Party Custody Requirements

Summary

In Ohio, a third party non-parent must prove parental unfitness, significant cohabitation with the child, and that living with them is in the childs best interest to gain legal standing for custody.

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What are the legal requirements to prove legal standing for a third party non parent to file for custody of my child in the state of Ohio?
In Ohio, for a third party non-parent to have legal standing to file for custody, they generally need to prove:
- The parents are unfit.
- The child has lived with the third party for a significant period.
- It is in the child's best interest to live with the third party.
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