Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 3, 2022
Lacy Anne Craig vs. Cory Wayne Craig
Cory Craig (Husband) appealed from a dissolution judgment, raising six points concerning child support, appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL), and property division. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment. Most of Husband's points were denied due to failure to preserve them for review, specifically for non-compliance with Rule 84.04 briefing requirements or failure to plead an affirmative defense. The court found no merit in Husband's preserved claim regarding the non-appointment of a GAL, as child abuse was not expressly alleged in a pleading and no harm to the children was shown.