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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Audrey on February 21, 2008, 09:44:44 PM

Title: YEAH Its official
Post by: Audrey on February 21, 2008, 09:44:44 PM
Had my court date this morning for my name change.  I was really nervous as I have never been in a court room before.  It was really easy and didn't take too long.  Now the fun part begins were I have to do some real legwork.  Bank accounts, school records, student loans, etc, etc.  Sheewww............ thats gonna be some work.

Goodbye FORD
hello
Audrey
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: shanetastic on February 21, 2008, 09:48:35 PM
Audrey!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!!

I'm glad everything went smoothly and you have this sweet new name! :) 

Good luck with the changing of all your records.  Just think once you're done you're done!
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: LynnER on February 21, 2008, 09:49:58 PM
Congrats Audry/me huggles
Im glad the courts were kind to you.  Have fun, the rest is going to be some real excersize ;)
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: cindianna_jones on February 21, 2008, 09:53:29 PM
I don't know why, but this is so terribly important to us.  I'm thrilled for you Audrey.

It's a difficult and important step to make.

Cindi
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Steph on February 21, 2008, 10:02:46 PM
Quote from: Cindi Jones on February 21, 2008, 09:53:29 PM
I don't know why, but this is so terribly important to us.  I'm thrilled for you Audrey.

It's a difficult and important step to make.

Cindi

Congratulations indeed.

I have to agree with Cindi the name change is probably one of the most significant steps in transition as more often than not your cover is blown so-to-speak :)

Personally I found that actually changing my name on all the legal and financial documents at all the institutions more work than the name change process.

Congratulations again.

Steph
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: debbie.j on February 21, 2008, 10:32:13 PM
CONGRATS !!!! to you Audrey hun . and for you makeing the rest of the changes should be a breaze :)
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Sandy on February 22, 2008, 05:42:23 AM
Congratulations Audrey!

When I changed my name, I almost passed out in the courtroom from the event.

One of the other subtle thrills will be when you buy/lease/rent some big ticket item and your true name is on it from the start!

Then of course you'll start getting all that snail spam mail offering you vacation resort timeshares, but seeing your name on the envelope will still be a wonder.

It is a huge milestone, congratulations again!

-Sandy
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Berliegh on February 22, 2008, 07:07:00 AM
Hi audrey, glad you got everything finalised..


In the U.K we don't have to go to court to make a legal name change. I made an appointment with a solicitor in early 2004 and it took about 10 minutes in their office. The hardest bit was changing all the documentaion and making sure nothing had been left out on any computer databases.

It took about 10 months to make sure every stone had been turned and every detail and document had been changed. Passport, driving license, National Insurance, Voting poll, Medical Card, NHS, Bank accounts, etc etc...
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: lady amarant on February 22, 2008, 08:17:42 AM
Congratulations Audrey!

Oooooooooh you have so much admin ahead of you!  >:D
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: NicholeW. on February 22, 2008, 08:30:25 AM
Wow, what great news and here, lemme give you a giant CONGRATULATIONS!!

A very big day, Audrey. I am so happy you've had yours!! Of course now expect it to get back to normal: duns come with your new name on them!! hahahaha

Hugs,

Nichole
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Suzy on February 22, 2008, 12:10:07 PM
Congratulations, Audrey!  I know it must feel great to have this step behind you.

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Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: GypsyKaren on February 23, 2008, 02:46:43 AM
I'm very happy for you Audrey! It is a huge step that means a lot, I started crying when the judge approved mine.

Karen Starlene
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: cindybc on February 23, 2008, 03:52:09 AM
Congratulations

You are at the beginning of your womanhood, a very pretty one at that. I'm just a tad bit jealous.

Cindy
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Berliegh on February 23, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: cindybc on February 23, 2008, 03:52:09 AM
Congratulations

You are at the beginning of your womanhood, a very pretty one at that. I'm just a tad bit jealous.

Cindy

I agree with Cindy.....you look very naturally female Audrey.......
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: lady amarant on February 23, 2008, 09:56:50 AM
 :icon_invision:

Yep, the green-eyed monster has definitely got me in its grip as well. A very pretty gal you are indeed.
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: debbie.j on February 23, 2008, 10:46:21 AM
Quote from: lady amarant on February 23, 2008, 09:56:50 AM
:icon_invision:

Yep, the green-eyed monster has definitely got me in its grip as well. A very pretty gal you are indeed.

indeed indeed :)
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: soldierjane on February 23, 2008, 03:59:08 PM
Goodbye FORD!
Hello TOYOTA!


Congrats on the name change ;)
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Audrey on February 24, 2008, 12:01:44 AM
Thanks everyone.  And I have to say that it is ok to raz me about my old name "Ford"   :P.  My gait belt at work used to say Ford on it but I marked it out and put Audrey.  There is this really old guy there who I take care of and he always said "hmmm Ford Audrey"  over and over.  So I took a permanent marker and scribbled out ford the best I could.  Problem is he still remembers.  Darn it I thought dementia made people forget.  Actually though it is pretty funny.

Also on my court date it was kind of embarrassing when the judge called me up by my boy name.  I was like darn it cant you just read the case #.  Oh well, the other people in the court room were kind of surprised though.

Audrey
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: Audrey on February 24, 2008, 01:47:22 AM
Yeah first last and middle.  Ford Thomas Walker.  Blehhh :P X10
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: shanetastic on February 24, 2008, 02:05:58 AM
Quote from: Audrey on February 24, 2008, 01:47:22 AM
Yeah first last and middle.  Ford Thomas Walker.  Blehhh :P X10

lololol, that's pretty funny Audrey.  I can't ever see you as that!  It's too weirdish! :D
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: lady amarant on February 24, 2008, 02:11:52 AM
"Ford Thomas Walker" eh? Your mom must have really LOVED you when you were born...

Ya know, somehow, and I don't know why this is, but "Audrey" just goes better with the face. Call me crazy, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.  ;D
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: cindybc on February 24, 2008, 02:35:05 AM
Hi, I agree with  Amarant

Cindy
Title: Re: YEAH Its official
Post by: debbie.j on February 24, 2008, 07:30:44 AM
Quote from: Audrey on February 24, 2008, 01:47:22 AM
Yeah first last and middle.  Ford Thomas Walker.  Blehhh :P X10

well all that maters now  is that your you Audrey and that,s who you are  is Audrey. and thats all that

matters! :)