Funches-Wade used the name Zaya was given at birth, her deadname, in the filing: “Zion, who was present at the time, answered that various companies were interested and that Disney was a prospective company.”
The retired athlete’s former partner also pointed out that Zaya’s transition has been highly publicized, noting: “there will likely be media pressure on the minor child.” Funches-Wade requested in the objection that her daughter make the decision for herself when she is “at the age of majority” in two and a half years.
