Name Changes

People change their names for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, upon marriage or at the time that marriage is legally dissolved; but also to disassociate from abusers, assume a name that fits better with one’s gender, or simply just because.

When you decide to change your name, working with an attorney who has experience in this area of law may be beneficial. When the change comes through marriage or divorce, the procedures may be almost automatic. Similarly, the change of name for a minor child may follow from a successful adoption. However, when you initiate a separate legal action to change your name or that of a child, the process involves paperwork, fees, and possibly a court appearance. With proper guidance from our attorney, Audrey Stone, the change can be made relatively smoothly and easily.