Carothers v. Carothers

337 S.W.3d 21 (2011)

Dennie L. CAROTHERS, Respondent,

v.

Pamela CAROTHERS, Appellant.

No. SC 91160.

Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc.

May 17, 2011.

James McConnell, Shelbina, for the Mother.

Danieal H. Miller, The Law Offices of Danieal H. Miller PC, Columbia, for the Father.

MICHAEL A. WOLFF, Judge.

Introduction

This appeal raises two questions:(1) When is a judgment of contempt final for purposes of appeal?(2) Must the record include waiver of the right to counsel when the defendant in contempt is unrepresented?

Pamela Carothers was found in contempt of court for failing to satisfy a support judgment…