Name Change

Changing one's name can be done typically at three different times.

1. Upon one's marriage
2. Upon one's divorce
3. At anytime by following the proper procedure:

a. File petition with the court to change their name.
b. File proof of their current name and any other proof of prior name changes.
c. File affadavit indicating they have notified all their creditors of their intent to change their name.

Court will then order publication of the name change which is only excused at the court's discretion.

Court will also conduct a criminal investigation to see if applicant has any sort of record.

A hearing will then be held where any objections to the name change will be heard. If there are no objections and the name change is not found to be illegal or fraudulent, then the name change must be granted.

*A petition of a custodial parent to change the name of a child will only be granted if it can be found to be in the best interest of the child.

Disclaimer: The information found on this site is not, and should not be considered, professional legal advice.
Always consult a professional before taking any sort of legal action.