In re Change of Name of D.L.R.

GRAY, J.,

The matter comes before this court on a petition filed on November 20, 2014, by the biological father, J. D. S., to change the name of his six month old son, DLR, bom August 6, 2014, pursuant to 54 Pa. C.S. § 702. Mother opposes the petition. Upon review of the evidence as presented by stipulation and case-law, it is hereby ordered and directed that father’s petition is granted.

*61I. Background

At the time of the hearing, both parents agreed to change their child’s name to include the surname of both parents. The dispute is about whether the child will bear the paternal or maternal…