GAL challenge in Missouri

6 Missouri opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Missouri courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Moynihan v. City of Manchestergreen moctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Rule 55.33(a) mandates that a "pleading may be amended only by leave of court or by written consent of the adverse party; and leave shall be freely given when justice so requires." "It is within the trial court's broad discretion to allow amendment of the pleadings at any stage in the proceedings." 268 Moynihan v. City of Manchester, 203 S.W.3d 774, 776 (Mo.App.2006). 2009*Rule 55.33(a) mandates that a “pleading may be amended only by leave of court or by written consent of the adverse party; and leave shall be freely given when justice so requires.” “It is within the trial court’s broad discretion to allow amendment of the pleadings at any stage in the proeeed- ings.” Moynihan v. City of Manchester, 203 S.W.3d 774, 776 (Mo.App.2006).	2	2
In Interest of TSgreen moctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000Under § 211.447.4(3), the court is required to consider and make findings as to the four conditions specified in subparagraphs (a) through (d), even if only to state that the condition is irrelevant. § 211.447.4(3)(a)-(d); In re K.E., 947 S.W.2d 468 , 470-71 (Mo.App.1997); In re T.S. v. T.S, 925 S.W.2d 486, 489 (Mo.App. 1996). "[T]he power given the juvenile court to terminate parental rights is purely statutory...." In re A.P., 988 S.W.2d 59, 60 (Mo.App.1999). 2000Under § 211.447.4(3), the court is required to consider and make findings as to the four conditions specified in sub-paragraphs (a) through (d), even if only to state that the condition is irrelevant. § 211.447.4(3)(a)-(d); In re K.E., 947 S.W.2d 468, 470-71 (Mo.App.1997); In re T.S. v. T.S, 925 S.W.2d 486, 489 (Mo.App.1996). “[T]he power given the juvenile court to terminate parental rights is purely statutory....” In re A.P., 988 S.W.2d 59, 60 (Mo.App.1999).	2	2
In the Interest of A.P.green moctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000Under § 211.447.4(3), the court is required to consider and make findings as to the four conditions specified in subparagraphs (a) through (d), even if only to state that the condition is irrelevant. § 211.447.4(3)(a)-(d); In re K.E., 947 S.W.2d 468 , 470-71 (Mo.App.1997); In re T.S. v. T.S, 925 S.W.2d 486, 489 (Mo.App. 1996). "[T]he power given the juvenile court to terminate parental rights is purely statutory...." In re A.P., 988 S.W.2d 59, 60 (Mo.App.1999). 2000Under § 211.447.4(3), the court is required to consider and make findings as to the four conditions specified in sub-paragraphs (a) through (d), even if only to state that the condition is irrelevant. § 211.447.4(3)(a)-(d); In re K.E., 947 S.W.2d 468, 470-71 (Mo.App.1997); In re T.S. v. T.S, 925 S.W.2d 486, 489 (Mo.App.1996). “[T]he power given the juvenile court to terminate parental rights is purely statutory....” In re A.P., 988 S.W.2d 59, 60 (Mo.App.1999).	2	2
State v. Carpentergreen moctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000Under § 211.447.4(3), the court is required to consider and make findings as to the four conditions specified in subparagraphs (a) through (d), even if only to state that the condition is irrelevant. § 211.447.4(3)(a)-(d); In re K.E., 947 S.W.2d 468 , 470-71 (Mo.App.1997); In re T.S. v. T.S, 925 S.W.2d 486, 489 (Mo.App. 1996). "[T]he power given the juvenile court to terminate parental rights is purely statutory...." In re A.P., 988 S.W.2d 59, 60 (Mo.App.1999). 2000Under § 211.447.4(3), the court is required to consider and make findings as to the four conditions specified in sub-paragraphs (a) through (d), even if only to state that the condition is irrelevant. § 211.447.4(3)(a)-(d); In re K.E., 947 S.W.2d 468, 470-71 (Mo.App.1997); In re T.S. v. T.S, 925 S.W.2d 486, 489 (Mo.App.1996). “[T]he power given the juvenile court to terminate parental rights is purely statutory....” In re A.P., 988 S.W.2d 59, 60 (Mo.App.1999).	1	2
Melody FRYE, Respondent, v. Ronald J. LEVY, Director, State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, Appellantgreen mo · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016See id. 6 *845 Additionally, even if we could somehow construe Rule 51.05 as allowing a guardian ad litem to file an application for change of judge, the GAL’s motion is untimely.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Missouri. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (1)

Case	Cited	Years
State ex rel. Waller v. Tobben green moctapp · 2017 1 sentence 2020Waller, 529 S.W.3d at 27 ; Rule 52.02(k). 7 Thus, we find that the trial court misapplied the law in granting the GAL’s motion to withdraw, and Appellant’s third point on appeal is granted.	1	2020–2020

Where else courts name it

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