Ohio Code 3109.70 – Termination of affidavit
An executed caretaker authorization affidavit shall terminate on the occurrence of whichever of the following comes first:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3109.70
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Child: includes child by adoption. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(A) The child ceases to reside with the grandparent.
(B) The parent, guardian, or custodian of the child who is the subject of the affidavit acts, in accordance with section 3109.72 of the Revised Code, to negate, reverse, or otherwise disapprove an action or decision of the grandparent who signed the affidavit with respect to the child, and the grandparent either voluntarily returns the child to the physical custody of the parent, guardian, or custodian or fails to file a complaint to seek custody within fourteen days after the delivery of written notice of negation, reversal, or other disapproval.
(C) The affidavit is terminated by court order.
(D) The death of the child who is the subject of the affidavit.
(E) The death of the grandparent who executed the affidavit.