Hockstok v. Hockstok

Supreme Court of Ohio · Decided 2002-12-27

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Pfeifer, J., dissenting. {¶ 41} The majority’s analysis of legal custody cases between a parent and nonparent is correct. A court should determine the unsuitability of a natural parent before awarding legal custody to a nonparent. In this case, the domestic relations court should have made an unsuitability determination before awarding legal custody to the Hocksto…

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