NAME CHANGE

[Valerie Elizabeth]

Ok, so its not official yet, but I filed all the paperwork today at the Supreme Court.  Feels very good to get that done.  It is quite expensive though.  Hopefully, within a week or so, I will legally be Valerie.

YAY!

[Buffy]

Congratulations Valerie, nice name and big step!

Buffy

[Janet_Girl]

Good for you, Valerie.  Another great milestone that can be crossed off the list. 

Janet

[Brianna]

I'm very happy for you Valerie. 
I can't wait for me to be in the financial position to do the same thing

BTW, I Love your name.

-Bri

[Valerie Elizabeth]

Thank you everyone! 

[Valerie Elizabeth]

Ok, so update.  The Judge wants an affidavit from my therapist before he allows the name change.  Lame.

[Wendy C]

Congatulations Valerie, it is a pretty name. I had a notarized affidavit from my Therapist that I requested although it wasnt needed. I have heard of it happening though that you need a cause for the name change in some States. Just a formality Hon, you shouldnt have any problems. Hugs and good luck.

Wendy

[Valerie Elizabeth]

I just wish they would have told me that ahead of time, or had it on some document somewhere.  I had therapist write a letter, but I didn't know I needed an affidavit.  Oh well.

[pong]

Ok, so update.  The Judge wants an affidavit from my therapist before he allows the name change.  Lame.

Hi Valerie,

If you don't mind my asking, what state do you live? I thought you can change your name as long as you don't have any criminal record.

Thanks,
-Pong

[Valerie Elizabeth]

New York.

[pong]

New York.

Oh OK. Probably because you put gender change as a reason of the name change that's why an affidavit from therapist is needed? Anyway, congrats and goodluck, Valerie!

[Valerie Elizabeth]

Yeah, that's probably why.  I thought that if I told them why, and had supporting material from my therapist that I would have no hassles.  Instead, it was the other way around.

Oh well.

[Ellieka]

Sorry to hear you hit a speed bump Valerie, But congrats on getting this far! Right behind ya sister

[Valerie Elizabeth]

Well, it is official, I am now Valerie Elizabeth.  I didn't even hit a road bump.  I brought in the affidavit, and the judge signed it that day. That was Friday, and I got the paperwork in the mail today.  He even waived the requirement to publicize it in the newspaper.  YAY!

[pong]

Well, it is official, I am now Valerie Elizabeth.  I didn't even hit a road bump.  I brought in the affidavit, and the judge signed it that day. That was Friday, and I got the paperwork in the mail today.  He even waived the requirement to publicize it in the newspaper.  YAY!

Woo-Hoo! Congratulations, Valerie Elizabeth! 

[Janet_Girl]

Congrats Ms. Valerie Elizabeth.     Now for SSA and th DL.  Way cool.

Janet

[Steffi]

Congratulations Valerie, it's an important step forward.

Dunno if others felt the same, maybe I'm just weird but for weeks afterward I got a got a joyful little buzz of deep satisfaction every time I saw a letter addressed to me.

[Valerie Elizabeth]

Congratulations Valerie, it's an important step forward.

Dunno if others felt the same, maybe I'm just weird but for weeks afterward I got a got a joyful little buzz of deep satisfaction every time I saw a letter addressed to me.

I haven't mailed anything out yet, but a couple of my friends have started calling me Valerie, and everytime I hear it, I smile.  I get such an amazing feeling just hearing my name being called.

Thank you all for the supportive comments and kind words!

[gothique11]

congrats!

[Wendy C]

Congatulations Valarie, its fantastic isn't it! Hugs Hon and enjoy it. Thats one  more huge step you wont ever have to repeat.
Wendy