Legal Opinion
In the Interest of K.S. v. Division of Family Services
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided January 13, 1987No. WD 38262PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LOWENSTEIN, Judge.
The sole issue in this appeal is whether Jackson County or the State Division of Family Services (DFS) must pay the attorney’s fees of private counsel appointed for indigent parents in an action where their parental rights were terminated. The trial court ordered DFS to pay the $6,556.25 in attorney fees and DFS appeals.
Section 211.462.1 RSMo Supp.1985 provides for the appointment of counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights proceedings. A.M.G. v. Missouri Division of Family Services, 660 S.W.2d 370, 371 (Mo.App.1983). Section 211.462.4 determines who…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Wells v. OrthweinMissouri Court of Appeals · 1984
- In the Interest of L. R. R. v. Christian Family Services, Inc.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1981
- In the Interest of A.M.G. v. Missouri Division of Family ServicesMissouri Court of Appeals · 1983
- In the Interest of R.K.W.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1985
3Cited by2 opinions
- Allstun v. C.J.G.H.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1987
- Jackson County v. N.V.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1989