In Re Change of Name of Davenport

NATURE OF CASE

Edward M. Davenport, a minor, by and through his guardians and next friends, Francis E. Stanek and Sally A. Stanek, petitioned the district court for Douglas County to legally change his surname from Davenport to Stanek. Appellant, Ricky R. Davenport, Edward’s biological father and noncustodial parent, sought leave to intervene in the name-change proceeding. Leave was denied by the district court. Following a hearing on the merits, the district court entered an order changing Edward’s surname from Davenport to Stanek. Ricky appeals. Because we conclude that the district court…