Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Mar 19, 2024
In the Interest of: K.A.L.; Juvenile Officer vs. H.L.
The Juvenile Officer appealed the circuit court's judgment denying the petition to terminate the parental rights of H.L. (Father) concerning Child K.A.L. The Juvenile Officer argued the trial court misapplied the law, that its judgment was not supported by substantial evidence regarding statutory grounds for termination, and that it abused its discretion concerning the child's best interest. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding no error in the trial court's application of the law and concluding that its findings denying termination were supported by substantial evidence.