Adoption petition is tried. Father, still imprisoned, is represented by court-appointed counsel. Child One and Child Two are represented by their guardian ad litem. December 16, 1999. Trial court files judgment granting adoption.
Judgment includes comprehensive findings of fact and conclusions of law.
As an introduction to the first of Father's two claims of error, this opinion points out that adoptions in Missouri are governed by sections 453.005-.170, RSMo 1994, as amended. Section 453.030, RSMo Cum. Section 453.040, RSMo Cum. A parent who has for a period of at least six months, for a child one year of age or older, . . In the instant case, Father did not consent to the adoption of Child One or Child Two.