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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(A) If a child support enforcement agency determines under section 3119.953 of the Revised Code that there is an existing child support order regarding the child in the care of a caretaker, the agency shall determine if any reason exists for which the child support order should be redirected to the caretaker. If the agency determines that the caretaker is the primary caregiver of the child, the agency shall determine that a reason exists for redirection.
(B) If the agency determines that a reason exists for redirection, the agency also shall determine all of the following:
(1) The amount of each parent's obligation under the existing child support order that may be subject to redirection;
(2) Whether any prior redirection has been terminated under sections 3119.9531 to 3119.9535 of the Revised Code;
(3) Whether any arrearages are owed, and the recommended payment amount to satisfy such arrears;
(4) If more than one child is subject to the existing child support order, whether the child support order for all or some of the children shall be subject to redirection.
(C) The agency shall make the determinations required under this section not later than twenty days after receipt of a Title IV-D services application or referral under section 3119.953 of the Revised Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title XXXI. Domestic Relations Children § 3119.955 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-xxxi-domestic-relations-children/oh-rev-code-sect-3119-955/
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