Legal Opinion
C. A. H. v. R. L. H.
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided August 30, 1982No. 12477PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PREWITT, Judge.
The mother of the minor filed a petition seeking to terminate the father’s parental rights. The father entered an appearance and did not contest the petition. The trial court appointed counsel who acted as guardian ad litem for the minor. See § 211.462, RSMo 1978. Following a hearing the trial court dismissed the petition.
Appellant mother seeks to justify the petition based on §§ 211.442-.492, RSMo 1978. She states in her brief that she has the right to file such a petition “although the statutes indicate that it is the duty of the Juvenile Officer to institute actions of such…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Dubinsky v. WeinsteinSupreme Court of Missouri · 1967
- Division of Family Services v. L. M.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1980
- In the Interest of D_ J_ A v. SmithMissouri Court of Appeals · 1972
- In the Interest of J. A. H.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1980
3Cited by5 opinions
- In Interest of WFJMissouri Court of Appeals · 1983
- In Re Adoption of D___ R___ E___Missouri Court of Appeals · 1985
- State v. M.B.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1986
- In the Interest of M.B.AMissouri Court of Appeals · 1986
- In the Interest of M.B.AMissouri Court of Appeals · 1986