In re Carol A. Boardman

[¶ 1] Carol A. Boardman appeals from a decision of the Cumberland County Probate Court (Mazziotti, J.) denying her petition for a name change entered after a hearing. Boardman contends that the court erred by concluding that the potential effect of the name change — others’ misunderstanding of Boardman’s marital status — does not demonstrate a purpose “of defrauding another person or entity” that supports the court’s denial of the petition. 1 18-A M.R.S. § l-701(f) (2015). 2 We agree with Boardman, and we therefore vacate the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] On June 17, 2016, Carol A. Board-man…