Problems in the Parker Kahle Act, as written by LSC
Let me guess, this came from Chenwei Zhang? She completely missed the purpose of this procedural bill.
She has had 6 months to work on this and ask questions, but
still misses the point. If she were employed by a private company, she would be
fired for delays like this. She has no real-world experience and has never practiced
family law in any court in Ohio. She has also dragged her feet on the full
custody bill and is at the 120+ days point on a Sibling Rights bill for 
Rep. Bird.
The questions in your email are not relevant to the issues that this proposal intends to solve.
Line 64 – Not the place for this, and it should be in and worded as it originally is in the proposal.
Line 68 – Definition not needed.
Line 71 – Overly wordy and, as written, confuses where jurisdiction lies. She has the entire process backwards.
Line 83 – Missed the boat here again; the current orders and jurisdiction remain with the original court of jurisdiction. Probate is a separate court and a separate process.
Line 89 – Wording is terrible, and no one would know who is supposed to do what.
Line 94 – If there was a guardian ad litem involved in the case in juvenile or domestic relations, they would have been appointed before. Not needed language.
Line 106 – See the previous note about GALs.
I will make this simple, put it back as worded in the original proposed bill. If she is not willing to do so, then she needs to step aside or resign from LSC.
Make sure my comments also go to her supervisor.
Legislative Director
440-281-5478
legislation@ohiofamilyrights.com
