In re L.N.G.S.
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The Supreme Court dismissed this appeal brought by A.S. and A.S. (together, Relatives) challenging the decision of the trial court to overrule their motion for a new trial following an adjudication hearing on the juvenile officer's neglect petition under Mo. Rev. Stat. 211.031, holding that Relatives lacked standing to appeal.
After Child's motion consented to the termination of her parental rights, Relatives filed a petition seeking transfer of custody and adoption of Child. The court granted Relatives temporary custody. Later, the juvenile officer filed a petition alleging that the persons legally responsible for Child's care refused to provide the proper support necessary for Child's well being. After the court ordered that Child be placed in the temporary protective custody of the Children's Division the court found the facts set forth in the neglect petition were established by clear and convincing evidence and committed Child to the custody of the Children's Division for appropriate placement. Relatives appealed. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that Relatives had no statutory right to appeal.
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