Stephanie Kim Smith v. Kole Ryan McAdams

Appellant Stephanie Kim Smith appeals from a judgment entered by the Circuit Court of Ray County denying her petition for an adult order of protection against Respondent Kole Ryan McAdams. 1 Appellant contends that the circuit court erred in determining that Respondent was not a “household member” within the meaning of § 455.010(7). 2 For the following reasons, the judgment is reversed, and the cause is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

On October 8, 2013, Appellant filed her Adult Abuse/Stalking Petition for Order of Protection against Respondent. Respondent is…