Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi
Name Change
I had a very abusive father whom
had nothind to do with us throughout our lives and I carry his name. What steps are needed to have my first name changed.
Asked on 5/01/09, 1:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Albert Pettigrew
Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736
Re: Name Change
You can informally change your name by just going by another name, but that is not practical these days. So you should file a petition for a name change with the Chancery Court, possibly makethe Dept of Vital Records a defendant if you want the birth certificate changed, arrange for Social Security and other government bodies to recognize your name change.
See http://family.findlaw.com/changing-your-name/name-change-faq.html for more information.
Answered on 5/06/09, 12:19 pm