Community Conversation => Transitioning => Legal Matters => Topic started by: rottingteeth on September 19, 2010, 07:22:07 PM Return to Full Version
Title: help with name change, please
Post by: rottingteeth on September 19, 2010, 07:22:07 PM
Post by: rottingteeth on September 19, 2010, 07:22:07 PM
I am trying to do this on my own, I tried once before but I always get overwhelmed and give up. I searched online and what I found was page after page of name change forms and I didn't know which was the right one or even what to do with it if it was.
so this time I looked on the main page here and under "Transitioning" I saw "Legal Services." I found the Free Name Change Guide which I thought was the answer to my prayers but when I clicked to get the Form pages I got 'Page not found' (Arkansas).
I'm extremely frustrated. I want to get on with transitioning and I feel like this is a good first step. if I don't get T rolling I'm afraid my life is going to stagnate. I'm not good at figuring out how to do things on my own. I hate to bother people but I simply cannot do this without help.
so this time I looked on the main page here and under "Transitioning" I saw "Legal Services." I found the Free Name Change Guide which I thought was the answer to my prayers but when I clicked to get the Form pages I got 'Page not found' (Arkansas).
I'm extremely frustrated. I want to get on with transitioning and I feel like this is a good first step. if I don't get T rolling I'm afraid my life is going to stagnate. I'm not good at figuring out how to do things on my own. I hate to bother people but I simply cannot do this without help.
Title: Re: help with name change, please
Post by: Flan on September 19, 2010, 09:32:08 PM
Post by: Flan on September 19, 2010, 09:32:08 PM
http://www.arlegalservices.org/NameChange (http://www.arlegalservices.org/NameChange)
hope it helps
edit: reason recommended: "common usage"
hope it helps
edit: reason recommended: "common usage"
Title: Re: help with name change, please
Post by: Robert Scott on September 19, 2010, 11:04:27 PM
Post by: Robert Scott on September 19, 2010, 11:04:27 PM
I know it can be overwhelming...the link is good and should be able to walk you through it.
I am an attorney ... so if you want to send me a PM with questions -- what does such and such mean? How do I get the fees waived & such I will gladly answer them for you. I can't promise I will see comments on this thread --- I am not consistent on when I come here. However, I will respond to your PM messages
That goes for anyone in the USA who has questions regarding their name changes - you don't have to give me specifics about yourself ... I will help you navigate forms & explain things.
In addition, several states allow for you on your name change form to also request the changing of your gender .. so I can help with that as well. I know we intend to do so for our son since his birth state is a bit strict on changing the birth certificate and the state we live in is less strict.
I am an attorney ... so if you want to send me a PM with questions -- what does such and such mean? How do I get the fees waived & such I will gladly answer them for you. I can't promise I will see comments on this thread --- I am not consistent on when I come here. However, I will respond to your PM messages
That goes for anyone in the USA who has questions regarding their name changes - you don't have to give me specifics about yourself ... I will help you navigate forms & explain things.
In addition, several states allow for you on your name change form to also request the changing of your gender .. so I can help with that as well. I know we intend to do so for our son since his birth state is a bit strict on changing the birth certificate and the state we live in is less strict.