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  1. #1
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    Question Appeal from a Denial of a Name Change Petition for a Minor

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: New York.

    My ex (never married) wants to hyphenate our son's name to which I objected. Court denied her petition saying she doesn't have a good enough reason for it. Now she's appealing to the Supreme Court of New York.

    I am just wondering what is the procedure for this and how likely it is that she's going to be successful if a judge in a civil court already denied it?

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Minor Name Change Petition Denied (Appeal)

    The first hurdle (for her) is to determine whether she has anything that merits being heard by the court.
    Most likely it won't get that far. Her "argument" as to why it's in the child's best interest is IMMATERIAL. The appellate court doesn't determine that. They only determine if some rule of law was violated or the law should be called under question.
    If they do hear it, you can certainly challenge her attorney's assertions.

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    Default Re: Minor Name Change Petition Denied (Appeal)

    Thank you for your reply.

    She submitted an appeal in early May and I received a notice of it. However since then I haven't heard from anyone at all. I am just wondering is there something I should do and how long does it usually take for them to decide whether they'll hear her case?

    Thanks.

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