Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Jun 17, 2024
C.D.G., a minor child, by and through Next Friend, CASEY GREEN, and CASEY GREEN, Individually, Petitioners-Respondents v. TARA JONNE GREEN, Respondent-Appellant
Tara Jonne Green (Mother) appealed a judgment of paternity, child custody, and child support entered in favor of Casey Green (Father) concerning their minor child. Mother argued the trial court erred by entering the judgment without providing her notice of the trial or an opportunity to respond to Father's petition, and because no next friend had been appointed to represent the child. The appellate court vacated the trial court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings, agreeing with Mother on both points.