I am 19 years old and i want to legally change my name. Ive spent some time familiarizing myself with the process and i have two questions; i cant afford a lawyer so i hope that they can be answered here.
My first question has to do with the fact that in order to change my name i need to provide an acceptable reason for the change. My reason is that i have done some pretty terrible things in my past and changing my name is part of my way of moving past what ive done and becoming a person i can be proud of. Is this an acceptable reason?
My second question has to do with the stipulation that i have to publish in a local newspaper both my court date and the final decision of the court. I dont understand this, why is it required?
I am understandably nervous about the process and dont want to start it until i fully understand what i am getting into. Any answers and/or advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
L
My first question has to do with the fact that in order to change my name i need to provide an acceptable reason for the change. My reason is that i have done some pretty terrible things in my past and changing my name is part of my way of moving past what ive done and becoming a person i can be proud of. Is this an acceptable reason?
My second question has to do with the stipulation that i have to publish in a local newspaper both my court date and the final decision of the court. I dont understand this, why is it required?
I am understandably nervous about the process and dont want to start it until i fully understand what i am getting into. Any answers and/or advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
L
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