Comment on Ohio Supreme Court: Mercer County can consider adoption in ‘Bring Maddy Home’ case

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 4-2 today that the Mercer County Probate Court acted within its authority in placing foster child “M.S.” for adoption to foster parents Brian and Kelly Anderson of Celina. The case gained wider attention during the “Bring Maddy Home” social media campaign. In the opinion written by Justice Terrence O’Donnell, the majority decided a parent loses the legal right to consent to an adoption only after the termination of parental rights.