“In the state of Ohio, is a parent allowed to cross state lines with a child during guideline visitation?”

Generally speaking, so long as there is nothing in the court order disallowing it, and so long as the parent returns the child on time, there is nothing wrong with a parent taking their own child across a state line.

However, that said, every state has its own little idiosyncrasies, so you would be best advised to check with an Ohio family law attorney.


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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.