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Ohio court sets high bar for grandparent custody bids

Original: Parent must be 'unsuitable' before grandparents get custody of child, Ohio court rules

An Ohio appeals court has ruled that grandparents can only be awarded custody of a child if the parent is first deemed unsuitable, strengthening parental rights in custody disputes. The decision sets a higher bar for grandparents seeking to take over care of grandchildren, and is drawing attention from family law watchers and relatives' rights advocates.

Why now: The ruling affects custody battles between parents and grandparents and clarifies state family law.

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