Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jun 1, 2021
Keith Henderson vs. State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Family Support Division
Keith Henderson appealed the circuit court's judgment modifying his child support obligation, which had approved an administrative order increasing his payments. Henderson argued the administrative order failed to comply with statutory requirements regarding the continuation of support for an adult child attending college. The appellate court reversed the judgment, finding that the administrative hearing officer failed to make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the oldest child's emancipation, which was an issue clearly raised by Father. The case was remanded to the circuit court with directions to further remand to the Family Support Division for proper findings or additional evidence.