J.K.T. v. Ringer

This case concerns the applicability of §§ 455.500^455.538,1 known as the “Child Protection Orders Act” (the “Act”). J.K.T. (“Father”), as parent and natural guardian of his daughter, R.T.T. (“Daughter”), filed a petition seeking relief under the Act. The trial court entered an Ex Parte Order of Child Protection against James M. Ringer (“Appellant”), and, after a subsequent hearing, entered a Judgment/Full Order of Child Protection. Appellant contests the sufficiency of the petition as well as the evidence.2 We reverse.

*833Father, as parent of Daughter, filed a verified Petition for Order of…