Girard v. Girard

JAMES M. SMART, Jr., Judge

This case involves an adult abuse petition for order of protection pursuant to § 455.020 RSMo. Following a hearing on October 23, 2000, the trial court entered judgment granting a full order of protection against Harold Girard. On appeal, Girard contends that the evidence was insufficient to warrant the court granting the order of protection.

Factual Background

Melissa Girard and Harold Girard were formerly married. They were in the midst of a custody dispute at the time in question. On October 10, 2000, Melissa Girard filed an adult abuse petition for an order of…