In the Interest of A.M.

GARY W. LYNCH, Chief Judge.

The Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services appeals the judgment of the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Butler County against it and in favor of attorney Scott Dale for attorney fees arising out of Dale’s services to third parties in a guardianship proceeding in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Butler County. Finding that the Juvenile Division lacked subject matter jurisdiction to entertain a contract dispute over attorney fees in a probate proceeding brought by a person who was not a party to or participant in the…