Denial of mother’s request to change son’s name AFFIRMED; trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying application because of biological father’s objection, since OCGA 19-12-1(c) is not limited to parents within legal definition of statute, but also may encompass biological parents.
From: Fulton County Daily Report (10/23/09).
In re Candelaria, A09A1497 (10/02/09)
Attorneys: Marc E. Sirotkin, Marcos Candelaria (pro se);
Judges: Richard E. Hicks, fulton Superior Court; Blackburn, Adams, Doyle, Georgia Court of Appeals