Statute mandates the appointment of a guardian ad litem for child when, and only when, the petition alleges abuse with specificity; pleading the appearance of unexplained bruises is too generalized.
RAYMOND WINFREY, Respondent vs. CHEYENNE N. CAHALAN, Appellant
Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District – SD36505
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