I received both my court order of legal name change and court order of legal gender change! Squee! :D
Most don't need the order of gender change, but the state where I was born requires one in order to change the gender marker on my birth certificate. I've been waiting on all of this for a long time. It also was a major PITA process due to the fact most lawyers have zero clue how to file a "order for gender change". And they don't want to learn or be bothered with such issues either (little money in it for them). Even though I'm postop with a letter from my surgeon here in the US, it was a major mission to accomplish. Long story short, at least in Florida, you can file for yourself "pro se" (Latin: for represent yourself) to legally change your name and gender. This is done in Florida Family Circuit Court, for those interested.
No more having to look at that dude's name anymore. :laugh: :laugh:
That's so awesome I'm so happy for you. I know you were having problems too so it's great news that you got it! Can't wait til I can change my name and gender! Still two years away.
Yay! Thanks for sharing the update with us! Hugs, Devlyn
Yay! Congratulations . I didn't know in Florida you needed a court order?
Same in indiana incase anyone was curious, you just mail in the paper work. and wait for the amended copies to arrive after you appear in court with the proper paper work.
Quote from: Tristan on June 26, 2013, 05:55:24 PM
Yay! Congratulations . I didn't know in Florida you needed a court order?
Not if you were born in Florida. I live in Florida now, but was born in another state that does require the additional court order.
Thanks everyone! ;D
Congratulations!
Quote from: JennX on June 26, 2013, 05:35:00 PM
I received both my court order of legal name change and court order of legal gender change! Squee! :D
Most don't need the order of gender change, but the state where I was born requires one in order to change the gender marker on my birth certificate. I've been waiting on all of this for a long time. It also was a major PITA process due to the fact most lawyers have zero clue how to file a "order for gender change". And they don't want to learn or be bothered with such issues either (little money in it for them). Even though I'm postop with a letter from my surgeon here in the US, it was a major mission to accomplish. Long story short, at least in Florida, you can file for yourself "pro se" (Latin: for represent yourself) to legally change your name and gender. This is done in Florida Family Circuit Court, for those interested.
No more having to look at that dude's name anymore. :laugh: :laugh:
Muy excelente :)
Yay! How wonderful! Congratulations! I recently got my name changed, I know how you feel!
Congratulations it's pretty ridiculous that they would make you carry around your old name this long.
Congratulations! I love living in Florida, I can't believe how easy it is to do everything here. Especially the gender marker on ID :) Now, if I could just scrap together the $500 for everything lol
Quote from: Yennifer on June 27, 2013, 10:56:28 AM
Yay! How wonderful! Congratulations! I recently got my name changed, I know how you feel!
Feels good huh? ;D
No more having to think... which name do I respond to today?
Quote from: Heather on June 27, 2013, 11:06:57 AM
Congratulations it's pretty ridiculous that they would make you carry around your old name this long.
Tell me about it. The judge was shocked too. I'm glad it's over though.
Quote from: Michelle S. on June 27, 2013, 11:10:05 AM
Congratulations! I love living in Florida, I can't believe how easy it is to do everything here. Especially the gender marker on ID :) Now, if I could just scrap together the $500 for everything lol
If you were born in Florida, and still currently live here... yes. It's pretty easy and straight forward. Except changing the gender on your FL BC requires a SRS letter.
Congratulations
Congratulations Jenn, you paid your dues girl, it's your time now! (hugs)
congratulations! I look forward to the day when i can do the same.