Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Name Change

I would like to know how I can legally change

my first name from --name removed-- to Shelly. I use Shelly for several purposes including my checking accounts. However, since my name isn't legally Shelly, I run into a few problems here and there and I would just assume change it to Shelly to avoid confusion. What can I do?


Asked on 11/16/98, 4:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Schiff Self employed

Re: Name Change

Check with the county Probate Court clerk. They generally have forms. You have to follow a procedure which includes publishing notice of the change. It should be fairly simple and not too expensive.

Jonathan Schiff

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Answered on 1/06/99, 2:45 pm


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