Supported decision-making or SDM is an alternative to guardianship where individuals retain their right to make decisions for themselves, with the support of trusted individuals they choose.
Yes, an Applicant may file an Application for Correction of Birth Record with supporting medical documentation to correct a gender marker to “male” or “female” on a birth record. The Court may set a date for a hearing on the application.
The Parenting Proceeding Affidavit is a sworn statement stating the names and dates of birth of the minor children of the parties, their residence addresses for the previous five years and whether any or all of the children have been the subject of any court cases where a designation of parental rights has been made no ...
Who Chooses or Selects the Guardian and Can Non-Residents of Ohio be Appointed? The Probate Court appoints and selects all guardians. An adult may nominate a guardian for themselves or for their incompetent adult child through a will, a power of attorney, or a specially prepared document.
If you want to be the guardian over an adult, there are many forms you must fill out to open a case. The forms tell the judge about you, anyone who wants to be a co-guardian with you, the person you want to be the guardian over, and why the guardianship is needed.
Application must include a statement of the guardian's willingness to perform as guardian, a bond as required by law, and, in the case of a prospective incompetent ward, a statement of the ward's mental and physical condition from a treating physician, psychiatrist, or licensed psychologist.
Ohio law permits an adult to apply to the Probate Court for a name change. The filing must be made in person. After the filing of the paperwork the Court will set a hearing date, generally 60 days after the filing.
The affidavit typically includes information such as the parent's relationship with the child, their ability to provide for the child's physical and emotional needs, the child's educational and medical history, and any other relevant information that may be helpful to the court in making a custody decision.
The Affidavit of Parentage is a legal document and constitutes a legal finding of paternity. No further legal action is required to establish paternity. The father's name will be placed on the child's birth certificate.