In the Matter of the Name Change of M.E.B., M.E.B.

Baker, Judge.

[1] M.B. is a transgender woman who seeks to change her name and gender marker. She filed requests to waive publication and seal the record pursuant to Indiana Administrative Rule 9. The trial court found that she did not meet her burden under Rule 9. We disagree. Therefore, we reverse and remand with instructions that this case shall remain sealed and for further proceedings.

Facts

[2] M.B. was assigned male at birth but identifies as female. On September 24, 2018, M.B. filed a verified petition for change of name and gender marker and a verified written request to prohibit public…