Marriage of Steinbach v. Gustafson
Statute gives custodian of child born after separation or divorce the right to name the child.
Statute gives custodian of child born after separation or divorce the right to name the child.
Trial court’s order changing the names of the children was in contradiction to the statutes. Name change for children must be done under §786.36 Stats.
Trial court had no authority to change child’s name in paternity proceeding, absent mother’s agreement and compliance with procedural requirements of §786.36, Stats.