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Title: Missouri Gender Marker Change
Post by: darnelle on June 13, 2016, 06:16:25 PM
Post by: darnelle on June 13, 2016, 06:16:25 PM
Hi. My name is Darnelle Scott. I am a male to female transwoman. I have a few questions about filing the petition that Jamie Glistenburg has provided.
I have all the forms filled out and ready to go. However, what should expect in court? What questions will the judge ask me to answer?
What will happen in that short amount of time?
Thank You.
-Darnelle
I have all the forms filled out and ready to go. However, what should expect in court? What questions will the judge ask me to answer?
What will happen in that short amount of time?
Thank You.
-Darnelle
Title: Re: Missouri Gender Marker Change
Post by: Devlyn on June 13, 2016, 06:23:49 PM
Post by: Devlyn on June 13, 2016, 06:23:49 PM
Welcome to Susan's Place, Darnelle! I have a name change petition in the works here in Massachusetts and I'm wondering the same things. See you around the site!
Hugs, Devlyn
Edit: Sorry about the misspelling!
Hugs, Devlyn
Edit: Sorry about the misspelling!
Title: Re: Missouri Gender Marker Change
Post by: Jacqueline on June 15, 2016, 02:28:55 PM
Post by: Jacqueline on June 15, 2016, 02:28:55 PM
darnelle,
I am sorry I don't have an answer for you. However, we do have a lot of members so perhaps someone else can jump in here?
I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment:
Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.
With warmth,
Joanna
I am sorry I don't have an answer for you. However, we do have a lot of members so perhaps someone else can jump in here?
I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment:
Things that you should read
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Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.
With warmth,
Joanna
Title: Re: Missouri Gender Marker Change
Post by: ainsley on June 21, 2016, 01:09:22 PM
Post by: ainsley on June 21, 2016, 01:09:22 PM
I did mine in Missouri after only a BA and I got a lawyer. $750 and they filed everything, went to court with me, did all the talking (mostly, you do have to answer questions, etc.) and even refiled after the fact to get another court order for the DHSS to change my name on my childrens' birth certificates. I got a conservative judge both times, and he granted my name and gender change court order, then the court order for DHSS (Since they said they had to have one to change my name on my children's BC even after the name and gender change court order). Too much legal work for me to wrangle with; damn glad my lawyer did it all. Both times were quick in the court room. That allowed me to change my name and my gender on my Missouri driver's license, SSN, passport, etc. My BC is from NM, and they REQUIRE a letter from the surgeon stating gender reassignment surgery was performed. My court order was rejected 4 times by NM for changing my BC gender. LOL Had to have the surgeon letter.... (I even tried a letter from my primary care physician with NM, to no avail. h8rs ha!).