Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

There's a relatively simple court procedure called a "name change". Check with the clerk of the court in your district. As long as you're not trying to defraud creditors, it's no big deal. HOWEVER any documents issued to you in your current name will become a problem.....and you'll very likely need certified copies of the court order of the change for things like passports, various kinds of schools and jobs, credit, etc.

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