Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Dec 11, 2018
Ann Barr vs. Missouri State Department of Social Services, Children's Division and Brian Kinkade, In His Official Capacity
Ann Barr appealed the Children's Division's finding that she neglected her daughter, C.M., leading to her placement on the Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. The circuit court, conducting a de novo review, found the Children's Division failed to prove neglect, ordered Barr's name removed, and awarded her attorney fees. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, concluding there was no error in the neglect finding, the application of the de novo review standard, the award of attorney fees, or the denial of the Children's Division's motion to continue.