In Re Richie by Boehm

BECK, Judge:

Appellant, Stanley Kopertowski, the natural father of Jaime Lynn Richie, appeals an order granting the petition of Jaime Lynn’s mother to change the child’s surname.

Jaime Lynn Richie was born out of wedlock to Stanley Kopertowski and Lisa Richie. The child has always shared her mother’s surname, and has resided with her mother since birth. Appellant contributes to the support of the child and both he and the child’s paternal grandmother have maintained a continuous relationship with Jaime Lynn.

In June of 1986, Lisa Richie married Kevin Boehm, assumed the surname of Boehm, and…