A Grandparent’s Right to Visitation
X.P.E.L. by his next friend C.T. and C.T. Individually vs. J.L.L. Appeal rom the Circuit Court of Washington County to Missouri Court of Appeals – Eastern District Filed June 8, 2021 NO ED108748 Outcome: Trial Court Ruling Affirmed Mother and Father are the parents of one child X.P.E.L. (hereinafter “minor child”). The parties never married […]
College Attendance & Child Support
Henderson v. State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Family Support Division Appeal from Circuit Court of Cole County to Missouri Court of Appeals – Western District WD83628 Opinion Filed June 1, 2021 Outcome: Reversed and Remanded Husband and Wife divorced in 2008. Husband was ordered to $200/month in child support. On June 27, 2018, […]
Pre-Nuptial Agreement Not Unconscionable
Penrod v. Penrod Appeal from Circuit Court of Cape Girardeau to Missouri Court of Appeals – Eastern District ED109069 Filed May 18, 2021 Outcome: Trial Court Ruling Affirmed K. Penrod (hereinafter “Wife”) and W. Penrod (hereinafter “Husband”) were married on May 22, 1997 and separated on or about January 10, 2018. Prior to their marriage, […]
Legal vs. Biological Determination of Paternity
F.J.M. vs. F.L.J. Appeal from Circuit Court of Carroll Court to the Missouri Court of Appeals –Western District WD83840 Filed May 11, 2021 Outcome: Trial Court Ruling Affirmed This case contains a lengthy procedural history. In summary, the parties, F.J.M. (hereinafter “Father”) and F.L.J. (hereinafter “Mother”) were in a romantic relationship when A.E.J.J. (hereinafter “minor […]
Order of Protection Requires Due Process
E.H. v. A.I. Appeal from St. Louis County to the Missouri Court of Appeals – Eastern District ED109097 Filed April 27, 2021 Outcome: Reversed and Remanded PROCEDURAL HISTORY: A.I. (hereinafter “Appellant”) had a full order of protection granted against him on behalf of E.H. (hereinafter “Respondent”). On appeal, Appellant argues the trial court’s judgment is […]
