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NameChanging Question

Hello

My name is--name removed--

i would like to change my last name because i was adopted when i was young and now i'd like to have my original name back

also i'd like to change

on paper my first name is spelled

angela (one L) and i spell it with two Ls...

and my middle name too

so practically

i want to change my whole name

THE PROBLEM IS....

i am currently overseas right now

i am going to college in korea

and staying here until next year when i graduate....

I do not have my home in the states right now-

But my mom lives in California

But I will be in newyork this winter for 3 months......

I do not have any bank account or credit cards in the states / any property that belongs to my name..

in this case,

even though i am overseas right now can i find someone to do the work for me?

i really want to change my name as soon as possible, i do not like what it says on the paper and nobody calls me with that last name

so i wanted to see if this was possible with your help

please write me back

i will be waiting for your apply

I would greatly appreciate your time and consideration.

Thank you so much


Asked on 10/01/07, 1:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: NameChanging Question

In California, a person can change his/her name except for fraudulent reasons. The new name can be adopted without court order, so long as the person consistently uses the new name and notifies everyone relevant of the name change and gets updated records, driver's license, etc. It can also be changed through court order after publication in a newspaper of record. Hope this helps.

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Answered on 10/01/07, 1:43 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: NameChanging Question

You can do what you desire by filing the appropriate court motion and pleadings. If your mom is in California, then that is where you can claim residence and file. Feel free to contact me if interested in having me do this for you in one of the Southern California courts.

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Answered on 10/01/07, 5:40 pm


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