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Opinions in Minnesota that cite Application of Saxton, 309 N.W.2d 298.

39 citing documents.

Nogodjouan Diomande, Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2026
Kidane Sante Shulbe v. Ashley Rose Henke Minn. Ct. App. 2025
Kidane Sante Shulbe v. Ashley Rose Henke Minn. Ct. App. 2025
Turning to the Christensen factors, 4 the district court ruled that father’s motion to modify 3 (identifying five non-exclusive factors for determining whether a proposed name change is in a child’s best interests).
In the Matter of the Application of Jesus Adrian Soto for a Change of Name of Minor. Minn. Ct. App. 2025
David Kaslow Swan v. Heidi Bloedel Moon Minn. Ct. App. 2023
David Kaslow Swan v. Heidi Bloedel Moon Minn. Ct. App. 2023
When a parent opposes the request, district courts must exercise “great caution” and grant the name change “only where the evidence is clear and compelling that the substantial welfare of the child necessitates such change.” (quotation omitted).
In the Matter of the Application of Luvenia Kollman for a Change of Name On Behalf of a … Minn. Ct. App. 2023
4 substantial welfare of the child necessitates such change.” -01 (Minn. 1981) ().
In the Matter of: S. A. A., Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2023
In re the Paternity of G. J. P., born March 2019, Evelio Sis Garcia, Respondent, Minn. Ct. App. 2021
See, (“[T]he trial court did not abuse its discretion by concluding the children’s best interests were served by keeping their given surname.”).
In re the Marriage of: Kevin James Stanton, petitioner, Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2021
However, if a parent objects to the name change, a district court should grant the name change “only where the evidence is clear and compelling that the substantial welfare of the child necessitates such change.” In re Saxton , –01 (Minn. 1981).
In the Matter of the Application of J.M.M. Minn. 2020
is the sole legal parent of her children.8 Appointed counsel argue that J.M.M.’s status under the Parentage Act is immaterial because “[t]his court has twice held that a custodial mother does not possess a superior right to change a child’s name over the child’s natural father.” –01 (Minn. 1981)
In the Matter of the Application of Debora Lee Neu, Brian Joseph Neu for a Change of Name … Minn. Ct. App. 2020
U N P U B L I S H E D O P I N I O N SEGAL, Judge In this appeal from a district court’s grant of respondent -grandparents’ request to change the surname of appellant-father’s child, father argues that the district court (1) erred by denying father’s request for an evidentiary hearing; (2) failed to adequately address the factors listed in In re Application of Saxton , , 301 (Minn. 1981), for assessing whether to change a child’s na me; and (3) made findings of fact not supported by the record.
In re the Marriage of: Timothy Michael Kopp v. Christina Ann Burton Minn. Ct. App. 2016
In re the Marriage of: Timothy Michael Kopp v. Christina Ann Burton Minn. Ct. App. 2016
In re the Matter of: Application of Laura Beth Long for a Change of Name on behalf of … Minn. Ct. App. 2016
In re the Matter of: Application of Laura Beth Long for a Change of Name on behalf of … Minn. Ct. App. 2016
Foster v. Foster 802 N.W.2d 755 Minn. Ct. App. 2011
Foster v. Foster 802 N.W.2d 755 Minn. Ct. App. 2011
LaChapelle v. Mitten 607 N.W.2d 151 Minn. Ct. App. 2000
LaChapelle v. Mitten 607 N.W.2d 151 Minn. Ct. App. 2000
In Re the Welfare of C.M.G. 516 N.W.2d 555 Minn. Ct. App. 1994
In Re the Welfare of C.M.G. 516 N.W.2d 555 Minn. Ct. App. 1994
Spaeth v. Warren 478 N.W.2d 319 Minn. Ct. App. 1991
Johnson v. Hunter 447 N.W.2d 871 Minn. 1989
Johnson v. Hunter 447 N.W.2d 871 Minn. 1989
(because a child’s welfare is paramount, trial court should consider appointing a guardian ad litem even at parties’ expense), cert.
In Re the Welfare of J.W. 391 N.W.2d 791 Minn. 1986
In Re the Welfare of J.W. 391 N.W.2d 791 Minn. 1986
(ability to force paternity blood tests); Application of Saxton, (petition for change of surname).
Aitkin County Family Service Agency v. Girard 390 N.W.2d 906 Minn. Ct. App. 1986
Aitkin County Family Service Agency v. Girard 390 N.W.2d 906 Minn. Ct. App. 1986
In 1981, the supreme court took the “opportunity to elucidate [its] decision in Robinson.” cert.
In Re the Welfare of J.J.B. 390 N.W.2d 274 Minn. 1986
In Re the Welfare of J.J.B. 390 N.W.2d 274 Minn. 1986
(authority to require paternity blood testing); (petition for change of surname); see also Minn. Stat. § 259.28 (1984) (adoption); Minn.Stat.
Mm v. Rrm 358 N.W.2d 86 Minn. Ct. App. 1984
M.M. v. R.R.M. 358 N.W.2d 86 Minn. Ct. App. 1984
Mm v. Rrm 358 N.W.2d 86 Minn. Ct. App. 1984
Similarly, in Application of Saxton, cert.
M.M. v. R.R.M. 358 N.W.2d 86 Minn. Ct. App. 1984
Similarly, in Application of Saxton, cert.
Young v. Young 356 N.W.2d 823 Minn. Ct. App. 1984
Young v. Young 356 N.W.2d 823 Minn. Ct. App. 1984
Application of Saxton, ( quoting Robinson v. Hansel, 302 Minn. 34, 36 , ).
Marriage of Jacobs v. Jacobs 309 N.W.2d 303 Minn. 1981
Marriage of Jacobs v. Jacobs 309 N.W.2d 303 Minn. 1981
We therefore reverse and remand for a hearing and determination consistent with our opinion in Application of Saxton