Affidavit {16.1}

FORM 16.1 - AFFIDAVIT. This form is used in the Stark County, Ohio Probate Court when a guardianship of the person of a minor is being sought. This affidavit is required under Ohio Revised Code 3127.23, which pertains to jurisdictional requirements for child custody cases. The form collects essential information about the child's current and past residences for the last five years and identifies anyone who has had custody or lived with the child during that time. It also requires the affiant (the person seeking guardianship) to disclose any past or ongoing custody disputes in Ohio or any other state. It ensures that the court is made aware of any third parties who may have physical custody or claim visitation rights to the child. www.FormsWorkflow.com