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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Real-Life Experience => Topic started by: Melody Maia on March 20, 2011, 12:28:42 PM

Title: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Melody Maia on March 20, 2011, 12:28:42 PM
So, the next step in my RLE will be next month. At 9:20am EDT in the judge's chamber on April 7th, Melody Maia will be legally my name. To me this only ranks second as a significant transition moment to my eventual SRS next year.
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Padma on March 20, 2011, 12:33:29 PM
Names matter. Good for you!!
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Troy on March 20, 2011, 03:39:18 PM
Congrats Melody. That is exciting!!

Troy
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Tamaki on March 20, 2011, 04:17:31 PM
Congratulations Melody. I'm really happy for you.

Hannah
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Rock_chick on March 20, 2011, 05:13:04 PM
I got your message on facebook Mel...awesome news!
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Janet_Girl on March 20, 2011, 08:48:04 PM
I also saw that on Facebook.  Totally awesome, Mel.  Totally awesome.
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: JessicaR on March 20, 2011, 08:53:09 PM
Woohoo!!!

   Congratulations!

   I took that court order and RACED to the DMV! I think I looked at the new name and pic on my drivers license for an hour straight in the parking lot.....

   It's going to be an awesome moment for you, Melody.......   I'm so happy for you!

<hugs>
Jessica
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: JessicaH on March 20, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
That is so cool! Are you doing it in Florida or did you have to go back to Texas? I'm glad to hear that things are moving along so fast for you. I'm kinda jealous!!!! lol
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Just Shelly on March 20, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
WOW!

So good to hear! I can only imagine how you must feel.

Get use to this.

Hi Melody, nice to meet you.....

Please write your full name here.....

Excuse me, I did'nt catch your name..........

Melody the Dr. will see you now.......

Is there a Melody Maia here......

Oh Melody your so funny...........

WE NOW PRONOUNCE YOU MELODY MAIA!!!  ;D ;D

Congrats Melody

Shelly



Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Lacey Lynne on March 20, 2011, 11:47:25 PM
Girl, this is MAJORLY good news!  We're way happy for you!  Yes!  Bigtime milestone, for sure.

;)   Lacey Lynne
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Sarah B on April 06, 2011, 02:29:05 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen

I now present to you on this day the 7th of April, 2011. Ms Melody Maia.

Congratulations and all the best

Kind regards
Sarah B
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: annette on April 06, 2011, 05:04:56 PM
It's today, It's today.
Congrats Melody

Hugs
Annette
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Melody Maia on April 06, 2011, 10:19:07 PM
You ladies are cheating! It is only 11:18PM on April 6th here on the east coast of the US! LOL! However, yes, I can't stop from hopping up and down on the bed!   :D
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: cynthialee on April 06, 2011, 10:40:55 PM
This is so cool.
You must be going bonkers waiting!
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Padma on April 07, 2011, 12:47:31 AM
Pre-emptive congratulations today :) xx
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: RabbitsOfTheWorldUnite on April 07, 2011, 01:06:13 AM
I find it interesting that you have to go see a judge. All I had to do a couple years ago was to fill out some paperwork, have a couple long-time friends sign it, get it notarized, send it in and wait a month. Then changeing my social security card and most other records was a breeze.
I did keep my same initials and last name which I think makes the process a bit smoother.

Good luck with everything today!
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Sandy on April 07, 2011, 06:06:15 AM
*yawn*
*stretch*

How did you sleep last night?  Just a couple of hours for you now, hon!

Let us know the moment you can!

Congratulations, MELODY MAIA!!!
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Melody Maia on April 07, 2011, 06:24:39 AM
I did finally get to sleep, but oh boy, 2 hours and counting! Thanks Sandy!
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Sarah B on April 07, 2011, 07:19:14 AM
For me it was walk into the government building fill in a form, which basically said.  I "previous name" was born at a certain hospital on such a date and I solemnly declare that I abandon "previous name" and will for ever more use my "current name" and then this was signed with my new signature.

Paid a fee and then I walked out with a certified copy of my change of name.  Time to complete the process lets say it was definitely under one hour, cost to me, approximately $70.  The smile on my face and the feeling of peace within me, priceless.

Kind regards
Sarah B
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Melody Maia on April 07, 2011, 08:50:05 AM
It's official!!!!! I am Melody Maia. Pleased to meet all of you.  ;D
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Renate on April 07, 2011, 08:58:50 AM
Pleased to make your acquaintance.  ;D
Title: Re: Legal name change on April 7th
Post by: Sarah B on April 07, 2011, 11:51:07 AM
Pleased to meet you Melody!

Kind regards
Sarah B