Paternity Law in Ohio
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Ohio — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3111 | ParentageOH 3111 § 3111.03
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3109 | ChildrenOH 3109 § 3109.19
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3119 | Calculation Of Child Support Obligation - Health Insurance CoverageOH 3119 § 3119.961
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3119 | Calculation Of Child Support Obligation - Health Insurance CoverageOH 3119 § 3119.962
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3111 | ParentageOH 3111 § 3111.13
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile › Chapter 2151 | Juvenile CourtOH 2151 § 2151.23
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Ohio.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.