Simply as it says. I know the process for name change but is it harder to change a last name at the same time?
when you change your name you can change the entire thing
Personaly I just added in an assumed maiden name to have a hyphenated last name when I changed mine.
a name change is a name change .....you can change it all or just your first name...it really doesn't matter
When I changed mine, I did the whole nine yards.
Thanks everyone :)
Quote from: Janet Lynn on October 05, 2010, 01:47:10 PM
When I changed mine, I did the whole nine yards.
That's what I'm thinking. I just want to walk away from that name. I know that making the changes won't really change everything but I guess for me it'll let me let go of some of my past that I hate
Unless I talk to my parents, and they out and out disown me, I have no plans to change my last name.
Both sides of my family were great people, and I'm proud to carry my last name.
Quote from: Astarielle on October 05, 2010, 04:09:40 PM
Unless I talk to my parents, and they out and out disown me, I have no plans to change my last name.
Both sides of my family were great people, and I'm proud to carry my last name.
That's great Astarielle! :) My father well he tries and didn't disown me but the woman he had an affair with while still with my mom now shares my last name. I know it may seem petty but that and a few other little stupid reasons like being teased about my last name since kindergarten have me wanting to just start new.
I already change my last name because I was on such nasty terms with my family- if I get to the point where I'd be changing my first I'd have to change last too, otherwise it'd be a constant reminder of something I'd lost.
I only changed my first name and kept the first letter the same as my previous name so i wouldn't have any problems with my initials. I decided not to change my last name because my family is dear to me even if there are a few rotten apples.
Thanks Aegir and Rosemary. Me and my mother came up with a name that we both love that will leave me with the same initials because I also thought it would cause problems.
I considered it, using my mams maiden name.
But the thought of my dad exploding and the sulk i'd get after that turned my stomach and seemed pointless.
I was going to do it so no one would find me on facebook or anything like that.
But my dad would of seen it as 'abandoning the family' ::)
But really it was so no one would find me.
In my dad's family, the first born child takes a 'family' middle name.. I was the first born child so I got lumped with it.. It's a surname and it will become my surname when I do my name change soon.. And here in Australia, I can change first name, last name or both without issue..
No. I did it and had no problems. I kept my first name (unisex) but changed my middle and last name. I changed my last name to my original surname but I don't think it really matters.
Thanks Kelly and Radar :) It'll be a while before I can because it costs $550 where I'm at but I'm glad to hear I can change it all at once
I'm planning on changing it all. My father was a jerk and a thief, my mother and her father are not a great part of my life, and it wouldn't feel right having my grandparent's name, somehow. I was initially going to take my mother's maiden name, but recent events have changed my mind and I took what would've been my second middle name and it's going to be my last. (I've been planning on changing my name my whole life for those reasons.)
Quote from: Michael Alexander on October 13, 2010, 09:07:29 PM
Thanks Kelly and Radar :) It'll be a while before I can because it costs $550 where I'm at but I'm glad to hear I can change it all at once
Your a student correct? No job? File the paperwork to get the fees waived.... it's a piece of cake....if you let me know what state your in I can give you the link to how's it's waived ... unless you in Ohio .. which seems to be giving me a bit of difficulty at the moment but I am persistent and will figure it out
I changed all my names for more anonymity.
Caroline
Quote from: Rob on October 14, 2010, 08:52:52 AM
Your a student correct? No job? File the paperwork to get the fees waived.... it's a piece of cake....if you let me know what state your in I can give you the link to how's it's waived ... unless you in Ohio .. which seems to be giving me a bit of difficulty at the moment but I am persistent and will figure it out
Thanks Rob, yeah I'm a college student though so I'm getting loans, which is why I didn't think that was possible. I'm in Florida.
Kitpup: Wow, I'm sorry man. I hope it all goes well for you.
Loans don't count as income .... let me look & see what I can find
Hi Michael,
Which county are you located in ?
Let me know and I'll try to help but no promises.
SKA
I was planning on changing my last name if my parents didn't accept my transition etc, but I don't want to leave my sisters.
I think my mom has talked me into keeping my last name :(
Quote from: BeingSaraK on October 18, 2010, 02:41:11 PM
Hi Michael,
Which county are you located in ?
Let me know and I'll try to help but no promises.
SKA
I'm in orange county. Thanks :)
Hey Michael,
Please keep in mind I am not a lawyer nor am I offering legal advice( :-X ) but here are the links that may help you along.
Call them at the civil division in orlando and ask if there is an annex close to your house where you can fill out the forms. If none are available or you are close to downtown just go to the Clerk's Office and ask for the necessary paperwork. Then explain your indigent status and ask for a waiver of fees. They will give you the forms to fill out to apply for your name change application as well as your qualifications for having the cost of the action set aside.
http://www.myorangeclerk.com/civil/index.shtml (http://www.myorangeclerk.com/civil/index.shtml)
Ruling on Florida Law that you can apply for either a full waiver or a postponement of civil court fees. If they give you a hard time( >:( ) then show them this ruling and they will find a supervisor who will make sure you get the application.
http://www.jud6.org/LegalCommunity/LegalPractice/AOSAndRules/aos/aos2009/2009-038.htm (http://www.jud6.org/LegalCommunity/LegalPractice/AOSAndRules/aos/aos2009/2009-038.htm)
Good Luck with all this and I wish you the best! Maybe I'll bump into you sometime.
SKA
Hey Sara, thank you so much! :D I'll look into it and let you know what happens. Seriously thank you for taking the time to research that for me! :D
In most states, your name change should include the easy ability to change your surname. Of course, this varies from state to state, I would imagine. The good news is that you can check it out right online quickly and easily for your state.
As for me, I'm changing the whole kit 'n kaboodle. The adoptive family legally disowned me because way back when, I didn't become their boy-genius, hot-->-bleeped-<--career cracker jack who did them proud. You believe that s---? F--- 'em! I have no family. Surely, you can change your last name in your state too. We can do it easily here in Oregon.
Surely, most of you are faring much better than this. I certainly hope so. Thanks.
I changed everything all at once. Cost the same and no additional paperwork.
I'm in Oregon.
Myles