In Re Marriage of Thomas

Petitioner, Geneva Thomas, was granted dissolution of her marriage and given custody of her two children, ages 4 and 10. Thé judgment of dissolution, however, denied her the use of her maiden name. From that portion of the judgment petitioner appeals.

At the hearing below, petitioner was asked by her counsel if she wished to resume her maiden name, she answered yes, and this colloquy followed:

“THE COURT: Mrs. Thomas, I always consider the best interest of the children, do you feel that by you assuming another name and the children having the name Thomas, that it won’t confuse the children?

THE…