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Name Change
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Collective Family Law Group Blog
Is It Legal to Use a Maiden NameAfter Marriage in Australia?
You’ve just gotten married, and now everyone seems to assume you’ll be changing your name. Forms ask for your “married name.” Well-meaning relatives already address cards to a name you…
Conflict of Laws .net
Brazilian Ruling Recognises US Name Change
Written by Prof Dr João Costa-Neto, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Brasília and Dr Pedro Pagano Payne, Academic Assistant, Faculty of Law, University of Brasília In April…
Collective Family Law Group Blog
How Do I Change Back to My Maiden Name After Marriage?
Many people ask how do I change back to my maiden name after marriage. The process can feel overwhelming, but the steps are clear once you understand the legal requirements. …
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
California Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Hastings Name Change Challenge
Last week the a California appellate court affirmed the 2024 state trial court decision concluding that the plaintiffs failed to state a valid claim as a matter of law in…
Manassa Family Law Articles
Can I Change My Child’s Last Name Without the Other Parent’s Approval?
Changing a child’s last name is a deeply personal and sometimes emotionally charged decision. A parent may wish to legally change their child’s surname, whether due to divorce, remarriage, a…
Public Interest Blog | Public Interest Law Section
The Challenges of Confidential Name Changes in Wisconsin
Any adult in Wisconsin can file for a name change at the circuit court in their county of residence. The forms required to file for a name change – CV-450…
Family Law Prof Blog
Who’s most likely to change (or hyphenate) their name after marriage?
By Family Law
From The Washington Post:How often do folks hyphenate or change their names after marriage?The question, which we’ve long dreamed of answering, suddenly got more urgent “in light of the Safeguard…
Family Law Prof Blog
8 out of 10 women change their name after marriage—they might not realize the impact it has on their careers, work relationships, and job prospects
By Family Law
From Fortune:What’s in a name?In the beginning, it’s a wobbly scribble on the front of a schoolbook, or called out in attendance. Later in life it’s displayed at the top…
Kogut & Wilson Blog
When Can a Minor’s Name Legally Be Changed in Illinois?
Within A Divorce, Adoption or Other Legal Proceeding In many court proceedings, including the finalization of an adoption or the dissolution of a marriage or a civil union, the ability…
Simple Justice
A Candidate’s “True” Name
The Ohio law made sense when enacted and it still makes sense. The problem isn’t with the law, but with the cultural shift that entitled some people, a tiny cohort,…