Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Date unavailable
CRAIG ALLEN RICE, Respondent v. MADASYN SCARLETT, Appellant
Mother appealed the circuit court's amended judgment of modification in a child custody case, arguing the trial court erred by refusing to disqualify the guardian ad litem (GAL). Mother contended the GAL failed to interview non-party family members and acquaintances she requested, as required by statute. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, holding that a GAL has discretion in whom to interview and is not statutorily mandated to interview every person requested by a parent. The court concluded the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion to disqualify the GAL.