To: All Non-Custodial Parents, The Ohio State House, The Ohio State Senate, and Governor Mike DeWine

Ohio Lawmakers: "Children Deserve BOTH Parents Equally"

We want a Change: VOTE Yes in Support of Ohio Senate Bill 144 & House Bill 253 - "The Child Parental Involvement Act"

Under Ohio’s Current Statutory Scheme {Civil Rule 75(N), ORC 3109.043; ORC 3109.04}:

Legal Presumption: Parents are presumed to be fit parents unless there is a finding by clear and convincing evidence of parental unsuitability.
Children have an associational right under the First Amendment to maximize their relationship with both parents.
Children are unnecessarily restricted from access to, and denied involvement with one parent in a divorce and/or parentage action where the lack of a uniform framework in the current statutory scheme places limitations on the child’s involvement with that other parent (usually the father).

For more information on Ohio SB 144 & HB 253;
Contact Robert F. Pina, Vice President/Legislative Coordinator
NOPE - National Organization for Parental Equality
[email protected]
937.270.5437 Direct

Why is this important?

The Goal of this legislation is to maximize a child’s access and involvement with both parents after a separation.

Ohio’s Interest is to protect the best interests of the child.