In re Simon

This is a proceeding in which the petitioner seeks to change the surname of two infants; one a ten-year-old male, and the other an eight-year-old female; from that of their father to that of the stepfather, pursuant to section 60 of the Civil Eights Law.

After hearing the testimony of the parties, I find the following to be the facts:

This application is made by Julia E. Nunamaker, mother of George S. Simon, Jr., and Sandra D. Simon, both infants under the age of fourteen years, for leave to change their names to George S. Nunamaker and Sandra D. Nunamaker. Julia E. *178Nunamaker and George S.…