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custody hearing in Ohio

60 Ohio opinions name it 3 courts 1997–2026 11 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
J. D. B. v. North Carolinagreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 6 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024See United States v. Burden, 934 F.3d 675, 695 (D.C.Cir.2019) (holding a language barrier relevant to the custody inquiry based on “whether a reasonable officer would have been able to discern that the language limitations of a reasonable person in the suspect’s position would have contributed to that person’s not feeling free to leave”), quoting J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 275 , 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011).

2024See United States v. Burden, 934 F.3d 675, 695 (D.C.Cir.2019) (holding a language barrier relevant to the custody inquiry based on “whether a reasonable officer would have been able to discern that the language limitations of a reasonable person in the suspect’s position would have contributed to that person’s not feeling free to leave”), quoting J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 275 , 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011).

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In re Schmidtgreen
ohio · 1986 · cited in 5 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2007–2018
2 sentences

2018“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986).

2016“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986).

25
Mathews v. Eldridgegreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–2019
2 sentences

2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965).

2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965).

12
J.P. v. T.H.green
ohioctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026J.P. v. T.H, 2016-Ohio-243, ¶ 25 (9th Dist.). {¶32} There is no evidence to support Appellant’s claim of “newly discovered evidence.” In its October 28, 2025 judgment, the trial court stated the following: By way of a summary, [Appellant] claims that she has discovered new evidence that could not have been discovered prior to the custody hearing through due diligence.

2026See J.P., 2016-Ohio-243, at ¶ 25 .

11
In re Z.C.green
ohioctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In re Z.C., 2023-Ohio-963, ¶ 28 (2d Dist.). {¶ 35} The choice of which defense to pursue at trial is a matter of trial strategy.

11
In re S.D.green
ohioctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See also In re S.D., 2023-Ohio-1645 (1st Dist.) (trial court erred in not taking additional evidence from an objecting party who did not receive notice of a custody hearing). {¶ 34} If an objecting party does not demonstrate that it could not have produced the new evidence with reasonable diligence, the trial court, in its discretion, may decide not to allow a defendant’s testimony when it was not offered during his case in chief.

11
In Re Q.G.green
ohioctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025However, this court has held that a parent’s right to be present at a custody hearing is not absolute, finding: “While courts must ensure that due process is provided in parental termination proceedings, ‘a parent facing termination of parental rights must exhibit cooperation and must communicate with counsel and with the court in order to have standing to argue that due process was not followed in a termination proceeding.’” Id. at ¶ 20, citing id. at ¶ 10, and quoting In re Q.G., 2007-Ohio-1312, ¶ 12 (8th Dist.).

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In re A.T.V.green
ohioctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024In re A.T.V., 2015-Ohio-4782, ¶ 10-11 (2d Dist.). {¶ 6} We note too that Father raised three specific objections to the magistrate’s decision: (1) he claimed a denial of his right to cross-examine witnesses during the custody hearing; (2) he challenged the magistrate’s finding that a drug screen resulted in a positive test for several drugs; and (3) he alleged that “negative things” said during in- camera interviews were unsubstantiated.

2024In re A.T.V., 2015-Ohio-4782, ¶ 10-11 (2d Dist.). {¶ 6} We note too that Father raised three specific objections to the magistrate’s decision: (1) he claimed a denial of his right to cross-examine witnesses during the custody hearing; (2) he challenged the magistrate’s finding that a drug screen resulted in a positive test for several drugs; and (3) he alleged that “negative things” said during in- camera interviews were unsubstantiated.

11
United States v. Jeong Seon Hangreen
dcd · 2016 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024United States v. Han, 199 F.Supp.3d 38, 52-54 (D.D.C.2016), citing J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261 , 275, 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011).

11
United States v. Pheerayuth Burdengreen
cadc · 2019 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See United States v. Burden, 934 F.3d 675, 695 (D.C.Cir.2019) (holding a language barrier relevant to the custody inquiry based on “whether a reasonable officer would have been able to discern that the language limitations of a reasonable person in the suspect’s position would have contributed to that person’s not feeling free to leave”), quoting J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 275 , 131 S.Ct. 2394 , 180 L.Ed.2d 310 (2011).

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Goldfuss v. Davidsongreen
ohio · 1997 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See id. (incarcerated mother could not satisfy the high showing needed to establish plain error where she was represented by counsel at the custody hearing and failed to take 8 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS advantage of alternative means of participating in the hearing).

11
King v. Kinggreen
ohioctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Culkar v. Village of Brooklyn Heightsgreen
ohioctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Baker v. Bakergreen
ohioctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (41)

CaseCitedYears
Pater v. Pater green
ohio · 1992
2 sentences

2000Justice Resnick's dissent in Pater v. Pater (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 393 , 403 , ably sums up the scenario in this case: It is the role of a trial judge at a custody hearing to consider all relevant factors, and then reach a decision.

1999In her opinion in Davis v. Flickinger, supra, Justice Lundberg Stratton cited with approval these observations of Justice Resnick's dissent in Pater v. Pater (1992), 63 Ohio St.3d 393 , 403 , 588 N.E.2d 794 , 802 : It is the role of a trial judge at a custody hearing to consider all relevant factors, and then reach a decision.

41997–2009
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2023Thus, “so long as the child’s age was known to the officer at the time of police questioning, or would have been objectively apparent to a reasonable officer, its inclusion in the custody analysis is consistent with the objective nature of that test.” Id. at 277 . {¶15} If a suspect is subject to custodial interrogation, “[p]rior to questioning, the police must warn the suspect that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.” (Internal quotations omit

2016The United States Supreme Court in remanding the case for a determination of custody, developed a reasonable juvenile standard holding: This case presents the question whether the age of a child subjected to police questioning is relevant to the custody analysis of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966).

32016–2023
Davis v. Flickinger green
ohio · 1997
2 sentences

2009"While a new marriage, alone usually does not constitute a sufficient change in circumstances, a new marriage that creates hostility by the residential parent and spouse toward the nonresidential parent, frustrating attempts at visitation, may be an unforeseen change in circumstances warranting further inquiry into the best interest of the child." In concluding their analysis, the court stated, "[i]n addition, the court could consider the change in circumstances created by the maturing of the child." Id. 3 {¶ 66} Most notably, however, the court emphasized, "[i]t is the role of a trial judge a

2001In Davis v. Flickinger (1997), 77 Ohio St.3d 415 , 420 , the court stated: "`It is the role of a trial judge at a custody hearing to consider all relevant factors, and then reach a decision.

31999–2009
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2023Accordingly, a police officer's “unarticulated plan [to arrest a suspect] has no bearing on the question whether a suspect was ‘in custody’ at a particular time.” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 442 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 (1984).

2023Accordingly, a police officer's “unarticulated plan [to arrest a suspect] has no bearing on the question whether a suspect was ‘in custody’ at a particular time.” Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 442 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 (1984).

22019–2023
Stansbury v. California green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2023Montgomery No. 28089, 2019-Ohio-889, ¶ 25 , as follows: The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the person being questioned.” Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 , 128 L.Ed.2d 293 (1994).

2023Montgomery No. 28089, 2019-Ohio-889, ¶ 25 , as follows: The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the person being questioned.” Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 , 128 L.Ed.2d 293 (1994).

22019–2023
In re C.G. green
ohioctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2019Summit No. 26506, 2012-Ohio-5999, ¶ 19 , citing In re J.S., 9th Dist.

2015Summit No. 26506, 2012-Ohio-5999, ¶ 19 , citing In re J.S., 9th Dist.

22015–2019
In re Whitaker green
ohio · 1988
2 sentences

2018“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986).

2016“Grandparents may also acquire legal rights through other means, such as filing a motion for temporary or permanent custody, which would then give them standing to intervene in a custody hearing.” Id., citing In re Schmidt, 25 Ohio St.3d 331, 336 (1986).

22016–2018
Knapp v. Edwards Laboratories green
ohio · 1980
2 sentences

2013Although appellant requested a transcript of the proceedings, the court reporter filed an affidavit in which he alleged that he could not transcribe the proceedings due to a malfunction in the recording. {¶ 10} App.R. 9(C) specifies the procedure an appellant may follow when a transcript is unavailable: “If no recording of the proceedings was made, if a transcript is unavailable, or if a recording was made but is no longer available for transcription, the appellant may prepare a statement of the evidence or proceedings from the best available Washington App. No. 13CA3 7 means, including the ap

2013Although appellant requested a transcript of the proceedings, the court reporter filed an affidavit in which he alleged that he could not transcribe the proceedings due to a malfunction in the recording. {¶ 10} App.R. 9(C) specifies the procedure an appellant may follow when a transcript is unavailable: “If no recording of the proceedings was made, if a transcript is unavailable, or if a recording was made but is no longer available for transcription, the appellant may prepare a statement of the evidence or proceedings from the best available Washington App. No. 13CA3 7 means, including the ap

22007–2013
In Re Calvert Children, Unpublished Decision (10-24-2005) neutral
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2024McKenzie at 4.” In re Calvert Children, 2005-Ohio-5653, ¶ 74 . {¶21} Mother did obtain employment and stable housing, though only months before the custody hearing.

12024–2024
In re A.B. green
ohioctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2023Brown No. CA2016-11-021, 2017-Ohio-5776, ¶ 25-26 ; In re Bouska, 5th Dist.

12023–2023
State v. Cottrell neutral
ohioctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2023Montgomery No. 28089, 2019-Ohio-889, ¶ 25 , as follows: The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the person being questioned.” Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 , 114 S.Ct. 1526 , 128 L.Ed.2d 293 (1994).

12023–2023
State v. Barker (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2016
2 sentences

2023Thus, “so long as the child’s age was known to the officer at the time of police questioning, or would have been objectively apparent to a reasonable officer, its inclusion in the custody analysis is consistent with the objective nature of that test.” Id. at 277 . {¶15} If a suspect is subject to custodial interrogation, “[p]rior to questioning, the police must warn the suspect that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.” (Internal quotations omit

2023Thus, “so long as the child’s age was known to the officer at the time of police questioning, or would have been objectively apparent to a reasonable officer, its inclusion in the custody analysis is consistent with the objective nature of that test.” Id. at 277 . {¶15} If a suspect is subject to custodial interrogation, “[p]rior to questioning, the police must warn the suspect that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.” (Internal quotations omit

12023–2023
In re A.S. green
ohioctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2021Hamilton No. C- 180056, 2019-Ohio-2359, ¶ 20 . {¶40} The trial court did not violate Whitesed’s constitutional rights when it determined that the magistrate properly proceeded ex parte with the custody hearing.

12021–2021
In re E.B. neutral
ohioctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2021No. 2011 CA 13, 2012-Ohio-2231, ¶ 34 . {¶ 56} Moreover, even if we were to conclude that counsel's performance was deficient in failing to object to Schilling's testimony about the positive drug screens, S.E. has not satisfied her burden of demonstrating a reasonable probability that, but for her counsel's errors, the result of the custody hearing would have been different.

12021–2021
Holman v. Keegan green
ohioctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2020Holman v. Keegan, 139 Ohio App.3d 911, 918 , 746 N.E.2d 209 (6th Dist.2000). {¶ 27} We previously found the denial of a continuance proper in a custody hearing where “the reason for the request” was “in the hands of the party requesting a continuance.” T.M. v. J.H., 6th Dist.

2020Holman v. Keegan, 139 Ohio App.3d 911, 918 , 746 N.E.2d 209 (6th Dist.2000). {¶ 27} We previously found the denial of a continuance proper in a custody hearing where “the reason for the request” was “in the hands of the party requesting a continuance.” T.M. v. J.H., 6th Dist.

12020–2020
Morrison v. Robinson green
ohioctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2020Fayette No. CA2012-06-019, 2013-Ohio-453, ¶ 26 . {¶ 16} At the custody hearing, the juvenile court first heard testimony from Mother, who testified that she could adequately provide for the Children if she was awarded legal custody.

12020–2020
Armstrong v. Manzo green
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965).

2019Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (1976), citing Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545, 552 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 (1965).

12019–2019
Oregon v. Mathiason green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe

2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe

12019–2019
California v. Beheler green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe

2019In determining whether an individual was in custody, “the ultimate inquiry is simply whether there [was] a ‘formal arrest or a restraint on movement’ of the degree associated with a formal arrest.” California v. Beheler, 463 U.S. 1121, 1125 , 103 S.Ct. 3517 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1275 (1983), quoting Oregon v. Mathiason, 429 U.S. 492 , -14- 495, 50 L.Ed.2d 714 , 97 S.Ct. 711 (1977). {¶ 25} The custody test is objective. “[T]he initial determination of custody depends upon the objective circumstances of the interrogation, not on the subjective views harbored by either the interrogating officers or the pe

12019–2019
In re H.W. green
ohio · 2007
12018–2018
In re C.S. green
ohio · 2007
12018–2018
In re E.W. neutral
ohioctapp · 2012
12018–2018
In re Adams green
ohio · 2007
12014–2014
State v. Carovillano, Unpublished Decision (10-12-2007) green
ohioctapp · 2007
12013–2013
Matuszewski v. Pancoast green
ohioctapp · 1987
12009–2009
Yarborough v. Alvarado green
scotus · 2004
12008–2008
Lowry v. Lowry green
ohioctapp · 1988
12008–2008
In re C.R. green
ohio · 2006
12008–2008
Talley v. Warner neutral
ohmunictclevela · 1999
12007–2007
In Re Awkal green
ohioctapp · 1994
12007–2007
Perales v. Nino green
ohio · 1977
12006–2006
Reynolds v. Goll green
ohio · 1996
12006–2006
Reynolds v. Ross County Children's Services Agency green
ohio · 1983
12005–2005
Gaskins v. Shiplevy green
ohio · 1996
12005–2005
Santosky v. Kramer green
scotus · 1982
12003–2003
In re Hoffman green
ohio · 2002
12003–2003
In re Estate of George neutral
ohprobctcuyahog · 1959
12002–2002
Jones v. Lucas County Children Services Board green
ohioctapp · 1988
12002–2002
In Re Wingo green
ohioctapp · 2001
12002–2002
Evans v. Ohio State University green
ohioctapp · 1996
12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.04 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.23 (7) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.414 (6) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.353 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.02 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.352 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.05 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2151.415 (3) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2907.01 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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