Magiera v. Luera

OPINION

This is an appeal from an order of the district court requiring that the surname of appellant’s minor child be changed.

On November 27, 1986, Dawn Marie Magiera gave birth to a baby daughter. David Luera, the father of the child, acknowledged his paternity and signed the birth certificate. Magiera and Luera were not and have never been married. The surname given to the child that was reflected on the birth certificate was Magiera.

On April 2, 1987, Magiera petitioned the district court to require Luera to pay child support. On July 24, 1987, following the recommendation of a domestic…