Daves v. Nastos

Susan Daves petitions for review of the Court of Appeals decision affirming the trial court's order that her daughter Alaina's last name be changed to that of her father, Chris Nastos. We affirm judgment, except as to its change of name provision. The trial court's order of name change is vacated and the case is remanded for a hearing to determine change of name in accordance with evidence of the best interests of the child.

Facts

Petitioners Daves brought an action against Nastos to determine Alaina's paternity and to establish support obligations. Alaina was IV2 years old at the time of…