If, after an investigation under section 3119.9527 of the Revised Code, the child support enforcement agency determines that a new caretaker is the primary caregiver for the child who is the subject of the redirection order or recommendation, the agency shall do both of the following:

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 3119.9531

  • Caretaker: means any of the following, other than a parent:

    (a) A person with whom the child resides for at least thirty consecutive days, and who is the child's primary caregiver;

    (b) A person who is receiving public assistance on behalf of the child;

    (c) A person or agency with legal custody of the child, including a county department of job and family services or a public children services agency;

    (d) A guardian of the person or the estate of a child;

    (e) Any other appropriate court or agency with custody of the child. See Ohio Code 3119.01

  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • child support enforcement agency: means a child support enforcement agency designated under former section 2301. See Ohio Code 3119.01

(A) Terminate the existing redirection order or request that the court terminate the redirection order based on the recommendation, whichever is applicable;

(B) Direct the new caretaker to file an application for Title IV-D services under section 3119.951 of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 3, 2023 at 5:49 PM