State ex rel. O.H. v. J.F.P.

BERREY, Judge.

J.F.P. appeals the trial court’s findings that he was responsible for $7,176 back child care, and $746 monthly child support. He also appeals the failure of the trial court to appoint a guardian ad litem for J.D.P.

J.F.P. was a practicing attorney in Kansas City when O.H. was referred to him. Her minor son, J.W. was injured in a motor vehicle accident. J.W. was a passenger in a car being driven by O.H.’s sister L.H. After protracted negotiation, J.F.P. secured the policy limits of $25,000 for the benefit of J.W. A friendly suit was then entered into and the court approved the…