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Changing the Name of an Adult

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Changing the Name of a Child

How can I change my child's name?

How do I ask the court to change my child's name?

How much does it cost to change my child’s name?

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

Why do I have to serve the other parent with a copy of the change of name papers?

How do I serve the other parent with a copy of the Petition for change of name?

What if I don't know where my child's other parent is?

What if I don't know who my child's father is?

How long will it take to get a court order changing my child’s 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 where my child and I live?

What happens if the other parent does not agree to changing my child's name?

Why would a judge not let me change my child's name?

What if I am the child's guardian and want to change his or her name?

Do I need to get a new birth certificate for my child with the new name?

My spouse or domestic partner wants to adopt my child. Is it enough to change my child's last name to my spouse's or domestic partner's name?

My spouse or domestic partner wants to give my child his/her last name. How do we do it?

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