In re Krcelic

"What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet, act II, scene 2.) While Romeo would have gladly shed his name (for love of Juliet), this application for change of name was bitterly resisted.

Steven Krcelic was born on July 23, 1972 to Stephan and Katerina Krcelic. Two years later the father and mother were divorced (July 22, 1974) and custody of the infant was granted to the mother. The mother reassumed her maiden name, Ivanko, and registered Steven in a private nursery school under that name. She now petitions the court to permit her…