In re Marriage of Dorks

Petitioner filed for dissolution of her marriage and as part of the relief sought requested that her former name be restored to her. After taking the matter under advisement, the circuit court of Greene County denied her request, stating that where children were involved, their best interest required that the mother retain her married name. The custody of the three children of the marriage was awarded to petitioner who appeals only that portion of the dissolution order denying her the restoration of her former name.

The appellee has filed no brief in this court. However, the record is simple…