Keegan v. Gudahl

MILLER, Chief Justice (on reassignment).

Jennifer L. Keegan (Mother) appeals from a judgment and decree of divorce which amends and corrects the birth certificate of Lindsey Margaret Keegan (Daughter) by substituting “Gudahl” as her last name. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Mother and Timothy A. Gudahl (Father) were not married when Daughter was conceived. At the time of Daughter’s birth, however, Mother and Father had been married for six months. Daughter’s birth certificate indicated that her name was Lindsey Margaret'Keegan and that Jennifer L. Kee-gan was her mother.…