Guardianship For Abused Nephew

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If a minor in Ohio is in an unsafe living situation due to abuse, consider contacting Child Protective Services and consulting a family law attorney about guardianship. Child Protective Services prioritizes keeping siblings together.

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i have a nephew in ohio whos both parents are deceased and is 16 years old been living with his step father since his mother passing for a few years but his living situation has gotten unsafe.
Hello Xiomara, I'm sorry to hear about your nephew's situation. In Ohio, you may consider guardianship or child protective services for a minor in an unsafe living situation. Can you provide more details about the unsafe conditions he's experiencing?
his stepfather hit the child in a very abused way, the cops came in and even took pictures of the child.
Hello Xiomara, I'm sorry to hear about your nephew's situation. If the police are involved, it's likely they will report this to Ohio's Child Welfare Agency. Here are the steps you should take:
- Contact Child Protective Services in Ohio to follow up
- Consult with a family law attorney about seeking guardianship
Please remember, this is general advice and not legal counsel.
the child doesn’t like to say much because he has younger brothers he cares for and does not want to leave them
Hello Xiomara, I understand his concern. Here's what he can do:
- Keep communicating with Child Protective Services; they also prioritize keeping siblings together.
- Consult with a family attorney about the possibility of you or another relative seeking guardianship of all the children.