Elmore v. S.A.M.

The Juvenile Officer of Clay County initiated proceedings under §§ 211.447.-2(2)(a)b. [“abandonment”], 211.447.2(2)(b) [“neglect”] and 211.447.2(2)(g)a., b. [“mental condition”], RSMo Supp.1983, to terminate appellant’s (hereinafter mother) parental rights in her natural daughter, eleven years old, and her natural son, ten years of age. The natural father consented in writing that his parental rights in both children be terminated. The mother had previously been adjudicated incompetent and was represented by her duly appointed guardian throughout the proceedings.

Separate petitions,1 differing…