Hesson v. Hesson

RAUH, J.S.C.

This divorce action presents the novel question of whether a litigant’s request for a name change survives the death of the other party prior to the entry of a final judgment of divorce. For the reasons set forth below, the court concludes that under the circumstances of this case it may properly consider and grant the name change request. This opinion will recount a brief procedural and factual history followed by an analysis of the applicable statutes and pertinent case law. Finally, the court will explain the reasons for its conclusion.

The complaint in this matter was filed on…