Sex Offender Impacting Custody

Summary

The users brother is in a custody battle in Ohio. The user, a registered sex offender, is concerned that his status is being used against his brother. The courts primary concern is the childs best interest, considering factors like the childs living environment and the people who have regular contact with the child. The mother currently has supervised visits due to unclean living conditions. The brother is seeking full custody and is currently in court.

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Using my status against him
What is your brother's relationship with the child? In Ohio, courts consider the best interest of the child in custody cases.
Biological father
What is the current custody arrangement and has your brother's lawyer addressed this issue in court?
He has temporary custody
What is the nature of the relationship between you and the child?
In Ohio, the court's primary concern is the child's best interest. Your status may influence the court's decision.
I am his biological uncle
What is your level of involvement in the child's life? In Ohio, the court considers the child's living environment and the people who have regular contact with the child.
Moderate
What is the mother's stance on this issue? In Ohio, the court considers all factors that could affect the child's well-being, including the presence of a registered sex offender in the child's life.
She's always been fine with me. I've watched her 11 year old grow up from *
What is the mother's current custody status and her involvement in the child's life? In Ohio, both parents' involvement and their ability to provide a safe environment are considered in custody cases.
Supervised visits
What is the reason for the mother's supervised visits? In Ohio, supervised visits are usually ordered when there's a concern for the child's safety or well-being.
She has let them live in unclean condition including poop
What steps has your brother taken to document these unclean conditions? In Ohio, evidence of neglect can significantly impact custody decisions.
He has a different place of living and they are finding a new home at this time to get full custody
What is the status of your brother's application for full custody? In Ohio, providing a safe and clean living environment is crucial in custody cases.
He's in court
What is the name of the court where your brother's case is being heard?
Wilmington municipal building
What is the name of your brother's attorney?
In Ohio, the court considers all factors that could affect the child's well-being. Your brother's attorney should address your status and its impact on the case.