In the Interest of: T.J. and W.J. Juvenile Officer v. V.L.C. (Mother)

The Circuit Court of Jackson County entered judgment finding that V.L.C.’s children, T. J. and W.J., were subject to the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to § 211.031, RSMo, on the basis of neglect. The court placed the children in the custody of their father (VL.C.’s ex-husband), subject to supervision by the Children’s División of the Department of Social Services.

V.L.C. (“Mother”) appeals. Subsequent to the filing of Mother’s notice of appeal, however, the circuit court entered a final judgment terminating the court’s prior orders and releasing- the children from the jurisdiction of the…