Category: Name Change

A child’s name change follows different rules than an adult’s, including the other parent’s consent. Here is what the court weighs and where cases stall.

After a name change, your property title still shows the old name until a deed updates it. Here is why the mismatch matters and how it is fixed.

Restoring a former name after divorce is common, but the timing and paperwork matter. Here is how it works and what to do if the judgment did not cover it.

A California name change is a court process with specific steps, including publication. Here is what the court requires and where people get stuck.