District Court of Appeal of Florida· 12/4/1962

Lazow v. Lazow

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147 So. 2d 12

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holding that a minor's surname may be changed \only where the record affirmatively shows that such change is required for the welfare of the minor.\
holding that a minor's surname may be changed \only where the record affirmatively shows that such change is required for the welfare of the minor.\
questioning the ability of a 12 year old to form an “independent” preference
“To change the name of a minor ... is a serious matter, and such action may be taken only where the record affirmatively shows that such change is required for the welfare of the minor.”
“To change the name of a minor ... is a serious matter, and such action may be taken only where the record affirmatively shows that such change is required for the welfare of the minor.”
the possible adverse effect on the relationship between a father and his child was a valid ground for refusing to change the child’s last name from his father’s last name to his mother’s maiden name

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Judges: Pearson, Tillman, C.J., and Horton and Barkdull

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