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What if a parent/legal guardian is unwilling or unable to serve as the adult representative for a minor parent on an open child support case?

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What if a parent/legal guardian is unwilling or unable to serve as the adult representative for a minor parent on an open child support case?

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The court can appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem (if possible) to represent a minor parent. A minor parent may bring to court a trusted adult who is willing and able to serve as his or her next friend. The judge will determine whether that person can be appointed as the next friend.