M.L.A. v. C.J.A.A.

BERREY, Judge.

This case concerns an amended order issued by the Circuit Court of Jackson County divesting appellant of the custody of his son, C.J.A.A., a juvenile, and investing the juvenile’s mother with custody. Appellant contends the circuit court lacked jurisdiction to make any order affecting custody because the petition did not allege facts sufficient to confer jurisdiction per § 211.091, RSMo Supp.1980 and Rule 114.-01. The order is vacated.

On November 12,1981, the Juvenile Officer of Jackson County, Missouri, filed the first amended petition in the interest of CJ.A.A. The petition…