Spatz Ex Rel. Laflan v. Spatz

This is an appeal from an order denying relief in a proceeding under section 61-101, R. R. S. 1943, to change the names of three minor children. The action was brought by Deborah Ann Laflan, their mother and next friend. The minor children are Amy M. Spatz, born July 21, 1968; Jennifer A. Spatz, born October 31, 1969; and Kristine L. Spatz, bom January 21, 1972.

Paul A. Spatz, the father of the children, intervened in the proceeding and opposed the relief sought by the plaintiff.

The intervener and the plaintiff were divorced in California in 1972. Custody of the children was awarded to the…