Missouri Division of Family Services v. S.R.J.

Introduction

KENNETH M. ROMINES, Judge.

This is a termination of parental rights ease. Our inquiry concerns whether the trial court erred in finding statutory grounds for termination of parental rights, and whether the trial court erred in finding that termination of parental rights was in the best interests of the child. We find no error on the part of the trial court and therefore affirm the judgment.

Factual and Procedural Background

This case involves the termination of S.R.J., Sr.’s (“Father”) right to his minor child, S.R.J. Jr. (“S.R.J. Jr.”). On 18 March 2004, the Juvenile Officer filed a…