Halterman v. Halterman

DIXON, Presiding Judge.

Wife appeals from the trial court’s denial of her request for restoration of her maiden name. There is no appearance or brief for respondent husband.

A divorce was granted to the wife and a property settlement was approved. The husband was present pro se. The agreement recited that the parties were in accord that petitioner’s maiden name be restored. The trial court refused that request, stating it would not do so “where children were involved.”

The instant case is ruled by Miller v. Miller, 670 S.W.2d 591 (Mo.App.1984). The cited case is precisely like the instant case.…