Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Sep 20, 2022
In the Interest of: L.S.H., L.H., L.H.; Juvenile Officer vs. C.H., T.S.
Father appealed the trial court's order adjudicating his children in need of services and setting a permanency goal of termination of parental rights and adoption. He argued that the Children's Division failed to make reasonable efforts for reunification and that the permanency plan was a misapplication of the law. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's finding that reasonable efforts were made, concluding it was supported by substantial evidence. However, the court dismissed the appeal regarding the permanency plan, holding that such plans are not appealable under Missouri law.