Legal Opinion
Arnold v. Arnold
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided October 24, 2017No. WD 80474PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VICTOR C. HOWARD, JUDGE
Royce Jackson (Mother) and Timothy Arnold (Father) appeal from a judgment of the family court division of the circuit court assuming jurisdiction over Baby Girl Arnold. They contend that the circuit court erred in asserting jurisdiction over the child under section 211.031.11 and the UC-CJEA because the child was neither a resident of nor found within Jackson County, Missouri, her home state was that of Kansas, and Kansas had jurisdiction over her. The judgment is affirmed.
Factual and Procedural Background
On or about October 29, 2016, Mother gave birth to Baby Girl…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- State ex rel. R.P. v. RosenMissouri Court of Appeals · 1998
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- In the Interest of R.H. Juvenile Office v. L.J.A. (Mother)Missouri Court of Appeals · 2016
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