In the Interest of Cardinal

MILLMAN, Judge.

This case is a paternity action filed by Michael Cardinal and Catherine Cardinal as guardians ad litem for their minor son, Scott Michael Cardinal (“Scott”), against Tanya Ellen Perch ("Tanya”). See, 13 Del.C. § 801 et seq. (“Delaware Paternity Act”).

After blood grouping tests indicated a 99.99 percent probability that Scott was the father of Shawn Allen Perch (“Shawn”), an acknowledgment of paternity was executed. Subsequent to the acknowledgment of paternity, Scott filed a motion for a change of name. See, 13 Del.C. § 819. The issue before this Court is whether Shawn’s name,…