CP & third party

[janM]

Can a custodial parent file to ask the court to give custody to a third party? Or would the third party have to file against both parents?
We're in Ohio.

[socrateaser]

>Can a custodial parent file to ask the court to give custody
>to a third party? Or would the third party have to file
>against both parents?
>We're in Ohio.

You can delegate your custodial duties to someone else, however, you will remain primarily responsible for the child's day to day care unless you move for a change in custody.

I can't comment further without specific facts.