Rowell v. Smith

{¶ 1} We must determine whether a juvenile court may issue temporary visitation orders in a pending case for custody under R.C. 2151.23(A)(2) between a parent and nonparent. For the reasons that follow, we hold that in exercising its jurisdiction under R.C. 2151.23(A)(2), a juvenile court may issue temporary *289visitation orders that are in the best interest of the minor child during the litigation.

{¶ 2} Consequently, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and reinstate the trial court’s orders of June 30, 2010, and July 27, 2010.

Facts and Procedural History

{¶ 3} On September 9, 2003,…