C.R.F. ex rel. C.R.C. v. B.M.F.

LAWRENCE E. MOONEY, Judge.

In this declaration of paternity action, Mother, B.M.F., appeals from the trial court’s judgment changing her minor child’s surname to that of Father. Because we find there was insufficient evidence adduced demonstrating that the name change was in the child’s best interest, we reverse and remand with directions.

Mother gave birth to a son on April 24, 2001. Two days later, Father, C.R.C., filed his petition for paternity and custody of the child. Mother cross-petitioned for determination of father/child relationship, custody of the child, and for child support. The…