211.177. Grandparent's right to intervene in action, restrictions, termination. - Missouri Statutes

Grandparent's right to intervene in action, restrictions, termination.

211.177. 1. A grandparent shall have a right to intervenein any proceeding initiated pursuant to the provisions of thischapter, in which the custody of a grandchild is in issue, unlessthe juvenile judge decides after considering a motion tointervene by the grandparent that such intervention is againstthe best interest of the child.

2. The right of a grandparent to intervene pursuant to theprovisions of this section may terminate upon the adoption of thechild except where the child is adopted by a stepparent, anothergrandparent or other blood relative.

(L. 1993 S.B. 180 § 1, A.L. 1994 S.B. 657)

(1998) Statute by granting grandparent right to intervene infers a right to appeal. Long v. Seely, 975 S.W.2d 208 (E.D.Mo.).