IN THE MATTER OF S.M.

No. 2009AP070036.

2009 Ohio 6181

In the Matter of: S.M. Neglected/Dependent Child.

Court of Appeals of Ohio, Fifth District, Tuscarawas County.

DATE OF JUDGMENT ENTRY: November 18, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey M. Kiggans, 389 16th Street, SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, for Appellant.

Karen S. Dummermuth, 349 East High Avenue, P.O. Box 494, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, Guardian ad Litem.

Aaron Kovalchik, 111 Second Street, NW, Suite 302, Canton, OH 44702, for Father.

Before: Hon. Sheila G. Farmer, P.J., Hon. W. Scott Gwin, J. Hon. Patricia A. Delaney, J.


OPINION

FARMER, P.J.

{¶1} On August 4, 2008, Rachel Miller gave birth to S.M. The child's father is Charles Masters. On May 9, 2009, Ms. Miller died. Appellant, Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services, was called as Ms. Miller was the sole custodian of S.M. Appellant gave Ms. Miller's father, Doug Miller, physical custody of the child.

{¶2} A shelter care hearing was held on May 12, 2009 wherein the trial court...

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