Robinson v. Hansel

Peterson, Justice.

This is a proceeding in which the petitioner seeks to change the surnames of four minor children in her custody. The petition was opposed by the children’s natural father. From an order of the Ramsey County District Court granting the petition, the natural father appeals. We reverse.

Jeanine Hansel Robinson, petitioner, and Richard D. Hansel were divorced in 1969. Petitioner was awarded the custody of the four minor children of that marriage, namely, Holly Jean Hansel, now 17 years old; Kara Ann Hansel, 14; Heidi Marie Hansel, 10; and Brian Boyd Hansel, 6.

Petitioner remarried…