Father Wins Child’s Name Change 
By Deborah Elkins
Published: September 28, 2012
Tags: Bath County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations, Judge Humes J. Franklin Jr., Virginia Circuit Courts
A Bath County Circuit Court grants a biological father’s petition to change the name of a two-year-old child from the mother’s surname to the father’s surname. The court is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the child to have his name changed and the court will grant the father’s petition. [...]
Man wins name change for his minor son
By Paul Fletcher
Published: September 27, 2012
Tags: Bath County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations, Judge Humes J. Franklin Jr.
A Bath County boy will now carry the surname of his father, after the man successfully petitioned the court for a name change. Name-change cases are not common, but Roanoke lawyer Vicki L. Wiese, who represented the father, said courts are likely to see more such litigation in the future, as more and more children [...]
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