Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
11-21-2022
Case Synopsis
In an opinion drafted by Justice Hardesty, the Nevada Supreme Court considered whether a district court must provide reasons for denying an adult name change petition. In adopting a new standard, the Court found that a district court must provide substantial and principled reasons for denying an adult name-change petition. The Court held that the district court abused its discretion when it denied appellant Salazar’s name change petition without explanation.
Recommended Citation
Milk, Theodore, "In Re Change of Name: Salazar, 138 Nev. Adv. Op. 69 (Oct. 20, 2022)" (2022). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 1542.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/1542