Summary
In Matter of Wittlin (61 N.Y.S.2d 726, 728) the court said: "Where a parent has abandoned his children or fails to visit them for protracted periods of time or contribute to their support, where continued use of a name may bring shame and disgrace, where the physical welfare of the child may be adversely affected by a denial of the application" the change of name should be permitted.
Summary of this case from In re FeinOpinion
Submitted September 20, 1982
Decided October 5, 1982
Motion to dismiss appeal denied. Motion for an order directing respondent Anthony Cardinale to file a bond pending outcome of the appeal denied.