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Changing the Name of an Adult

How do I change my name?

How do I ask the court to change my name?

How much does it cost to change my name?

Why do I have to publish my petition to change name in the newspaper?

Why would a judge not let me change my name?

How long will it take to get a court order changing my name?

Is there always a court hearing in change of name cases?

What if I am a victim of domestic violence and I don't want my abusive ex to find out I am changing my name?

I was divorced in a California court but I didn't change my name back to my maiden name. How can I change my name back to my maiden name?

What if I wasn't divorced in California?

What if I am divorced, but I want to change my name to something different than my maiden name?

What if my divorce isn't final yet?

I am becoming a US citizen. Can I change my name during this process?

I just got my green card, but they didn't change my name and I want a new name. What should I do?

I'm getting married and want to change my last name to my spouse's last name. Do I need to go to court?

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