Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Adult Name Change

I am looking to change my name. I have a rather cumbersome ethnic name that I shorten. It would only require me to delete 3 letters and get rid of my middle name altogether. I will be getting married next year and want to know should I wait until then to change my name. I've been told that a person cannot change their name if it is to avoid creditors - this is not the case. I have always used the shortened version of my name. When I get married I would still keep my maiden name and hyphenate with my married name. What is the best way to go about doing this? Should I change it now or wait?


Asked on 12/11/05, 8:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Adult Name Change

I would change your name before you got married.

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Answered on 12/11/05, 6:00 pm


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