State ex rel. Division of Family Services v. Hellems

PUDLOWSKI, Judge.

The State of Missouri through the Division of Family Services (DFS) appeals the trial court’s order and judgment declaring Torai-no Hellems (Toraino) emancipated and terminating Willie J. Hellems’ (Husband’s) child support obligation. Because the trial court’s decision is supported by competent and substantial evidence and does not misapply the law, we affirm.

I. Background

Lillie J. Hellems (Wife) and Husband were married on August 12, 1962. They had four children as a result of the marriage. Torai-no, the youngest child, was bom on August 28, 1971. In 1975, Husband and Wife…