How to Change Your Name in California

by Sedano, Lisa; Doskow, Emily

• ISBN13: 9780873379915
• ISBN10: 0873379918
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Nolo

Summary

Divorce, complicated spelling, tricky pronunciation, personal preference -- any of these may convince you that it's time for a new name. And although the rules have changed recently, it's still a relatively simple procedure. The 10th edition reflects the latest rules and regulations stemming from 9/11 and the rise of identity theft, and provides the latest forms as tear-outs. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Lisa Sedano, is a graduate of Harvard College and Boalt Hall School of Law. She lives and works in Los Angeles, California Emily Doskow is an attorney/mediator in private practice

Table of Contents

I Introduction
Methods for Changing Your Name
How to Change on Adult's Name	2	(2)
How to Change a Child's Name	4
What's Your Name?
What's Your Name?	2	(1)
Multiple Last Names	2	(2)
Multiple First Names	4	(1)
Pen, Stage, and Other Business Names	5
Restrictions on New Names
Famous Names	2	(1)
Fictitious Names	3	(1)
Initials, Numbers, and One-Word Names	3	(1)
Racial Slurs, Fighting Words, and Other Forbidden Names	4	(1)
Titles and Forms of Address	4	(1)
Names You May Give a Child at Birth	5
Marriage, Divorce, and Custody
Marriage	2	(2)
Divorce and Annulment	4	(4)
Custody, Remarriage, and Children's Names	8
Birth Certificates
Children and Birth Certificates	2	(4)
Adults and Birth Certificates	6
Basics of the Court Petition
An Overview of the Court Petition Process and This Chapter	2	(1)
Filing on Behalf of a Child	3	(3)
Getting Information From Your Superior Court	6	(1)
Getting Your Papers in Order	6	(3)
Basic Name Change Forms	9	(6)
Forms for Legal Guardians	15
Changing Your Name and Birth Certificate After Changing Your Gender
Forms for Change of Name and Gender	3	(3)
Surgery and Your Name Change	6	(3)
Getting Court Recognition of Your Gender When You Have Already Changed Your Name	9	(8)
Filing Your Petition, Publishing Your Order to Show Cause, and Obtaining Your Order	17	(1)
Obtaining a New Birth Certificate	17
Filing, Publishing, and Serving Your Court Petition
File Papers With the Court	2	(6)
Arrange for Publication of the Order to Show Cause	8	(1)
The Service of Process Requirement (Minor's Name Change)	9	(3)
Publishing Notice to the Other Parent	12	(9)
Waiver of Publication Requirement	21
Final Steps Towards Changing Your Name
Appear in Court, If Necessary	2	(3)
Steps to Take After Your Name Change	5
How to Get Your New Name Accepted
Documentation	2	(1)
Notify Agencies and Institutions: A Chart	2	(1)
Finding Additional Help
When You Might Need a Lawyer	2	(1)
Hiring an Attorney	3	(2)
Legal Document Assistants (``Typing Services'')	5	(1)
Doing Your Own Legal Research	5
Appendix
Index