In re Poling

The issue before this court is whether a juvenile court has jurisdiction to consider the question of custody of dependent children, where custody has previously been determined and granted under a divorce decree pursuant to R.C. 3109.04. Appellant asserts that R.C. 2151.23 confers upon the juvenile court exclusive jurisdiction over the disposition of dependent children. The guardian ad litem supports this position, and also contends that pursuant to R.C. 2151.353 a juvenile court has jurisdiction to make an award of legal custody concerning any child who has been adjudicated a dependent minor.