Lajeunesse v. State, Department of Social Services, Director, Family Support Division

CYNTHIA L. MARTIN, Judge.

The Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division (“DSS”) appeals from the trial court judgment that reversed an administrative child support order against Mark Lajeunesse (“Father”). 1 Father’s sole point on appeal is that section 454.425 2 does not give DSS the authority to enter child support orders on behalf of persons who are not citizens of the United States. We disagree and reverse the trial court’s judgment and reinstate the administrative order entered by DSS.

Factual and Procedural Background

Maria Kabalina (“Mother”) gave birth to a child on…