Contesting the Validity of a Marriage
Aldrich v. Aldrich WD84127 Opinion Filed 11/2/2021 Trial Court Ruling Affirmed The parties, C. Aldrich (hereinafter “Petitioner”) and J. Aldrich (hereinafter “Respondent”) were married in a formal wedding ceremony on October 25th, 1991. The event was attended by nearly 100 guests, including the parties’ family and was officiated by a pastor who was authorized by […]
Renewal of Order of Protection Upheld
K.C. v. Chapline WD 83881 Appeal from Circuit Court of Jackson County to Missouri Court of Appeals – Western District Opinion filed September 18, 2021 Trial Court Ruling Affirmed K.C. (hereinafter “Respondent”) and K. Chapline (hereinafter “Appellant”) were in a long-distance, romantic relationship. Respondent and Appellant had met at work in Texas and then Respondent […]
Tribal Court has Right to Intervene in Custody Proceeding
State of Missouri & Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma v. Judge Sifferman No. SD37148 Filed October 6, 2021 Missouri Court of Appeals – Southern District Child was born to B.F. (hereinafter “Father”) and K.F. (hereinafter “Mother”) in May of 2018. Father is a member of the Choctaw Indian Nation of Oklahoma. There is no indication […]
Appellate Court Dismisses Interlocutory Appeal
Waldenville v. Waldenville WD84211 Filed September 7, 2021 Appeal from the Circuit Court of Platte County to Missouri Court of Appeals – Western District H. Waldenville, (hereinafter “Wife”) filed for divorce from S. Waldenville, (hereinafter “Husband”) filed for divorce in March of 2020. In November of 2020, Wife filed a Motion for Temporary child […]
Orders of Protection and Stalking: The Elements
R.K. v. Kelly WD84037 Opinion filed on 8/31/21 Appeal from the Circuit Court of Caldwell County to Missouri Court of Appeal – Western District R.K. filed an Order of Protection Against J. Kelly (hereinafter “Appellant”). The two parties are neighbors and frequently got into disputes because Appellant would allow his dogs to defecate on purported […]
