Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
In re the Adoption of: K.L.C.B., N/K/A K.L.C.S.; D.B. vs. J.A.S.
Grandmother appealed a judgment and decree of stepparent adoption, arguing the trial court's finding that adoption was in the child's best interest was against the weight of the evidence and that the court misinterpreted the law regarding the impact of adoption on a prior joint custody arrangement. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment. It held that the trial court's finding regarding the child's best interest was supported by sufficient probative evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. The court also found no error in the trial court's declaration that the adoption would not impact the prior custody arrangement, noting Grandmother herself requested this clarification.