Legal Opinion
In re Sakaris
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided September 30, 1993PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Joseph J. Maltese, J.
The mother of a five-year-old boy, Anthony, has petitioned this court to have his surname changed from her maiden name (Sakaris) to that of a man (Steinman) with whom they both reside. The mother and Ari Steinman have not been married nor is he the boy’s natural father. Ms. Sakaris and Mr. Steinman have had two other children between them, Joanna and Jacob. Joanna and Jacob use the surname of their natural father, Steinman. The petitioner, herself, continues to use her maiden name of Sakaris, but nevertheless petitions this court to change her son’s…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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3Cited by9 opinions
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