Legal Opinion
In the Interest of B.L.E. v. Elmore
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided February 3, 1987No. WD 38408, WD 38407PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LOWENSTEIN, Judge.
In this consolidated case the mother appeals from termination of her rights as a parent to her daughter born in 1975 and her son born in 1980. Section 211.442-211.-487, RSMo 1986. Since her appeal hinges on notice and right to counsel the facts will only be summarized.
The mother had the two children while in wedlock, but not fathered by either husband. Neither of the two father’s have appealed. By age 29 she had gone through some six husbands. Her life has been nomadic, filled with drugs and crime. She has shown little ability or inclination of being a responsible parent.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Matter of TrappSupreme Court of Missouri · 1980
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- In Interest of B----M----PMissouri Court of Appeals · 1986
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