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The document is a legal application submitted to the Circuit Court of Missouri, requesting the appointment of a next friend for a minor petitioner who seeks a name change. It includes sections for the parent or guardian to state their request, consent from the proposed next friend, and an order from the court appointing the next friend to act on behalf of the minor.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the appointment next friend document in the editor.
Begin by filling in the case number and the county name at the top of the form. This information is crucial for identifying your application within the court system.
In the section labeled 'COMES NOW,' enter your name as the parent or guardian of the minor petitioner, followed by the minor's name. This establishes your relationship and authority to file on their behalf.
Next, indicate whether you are a parent or guardian by selecting the appropriate option. This helps clarify your role in this legal process.
In 'CONSENT TO ACT AS NEXT FRIEND,' have the proposed next friend sign their name, confirming their willingness to act on behalf of the minor. Ensure that this section is completed accurately.
Finally, complete the 'ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEXT FRIEND' section by entering relevant dates and names as required. This finalizes your request for court approval.

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What is the concept of the next friend?

What Not to Say to a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Avoid Speaking Negatively About the Other Parent. Dont Lie or Make False Accusations. Avoid Bashing or Blaming the Other Parent in Front of Your Children. Dont Attempt to Influence or Coach Your Child. Avoid Demanding or Expecting Specific Outcomes.

What does next friend mean in legal terms?

A next friend has full power over the proceedings in the action as if he or she were an ordinary plaintiff, until a guardian or guardian ad litem is appointed in the case; but the next friend is entitled to present evidence only on the same basis as any other witness.

What is the next friend principle?

The next friend is an individual who appears in court in place of another who is not competent to do so, usually because they are a minor or are deemed incompetent.