Name Change

Overview

People wish to get their name changed for many different reasons. For many, people wish to get their name changed during the pendency or at the end of a divorce proceeding.

A name change is a technical legal procedure that may require the assistance of an experienced name change attorney like Adam Wiseberg, Esq. Even the simplest process in the legal system can be daunting to those who are unfamiliar with the process. One mistake can lead to the dismissal of your case and a long delay.

There are also multiple steps to getting a name change, including gathering necessary personal documents, filing the Complaint for Name Change, publishing the name change in the newspaper, and the court appearance for the Final Judgment.

There are very few issues that would prevent having a name changed. You cannot change your name to because you wish to:

Avoid Creditors
Avoid Civil Judgment
Avoid Criminal Prosecution
For Any Other Fraudulent Purpose

Child's Name Change

If you are seeking to have your child's name change, there is a potentially different process that would need to take place. The child's parents would generally both need to consent to having the name changed. if consent cannot be obtained, an experienced name change attorney would need to file an Application with the courts to have this request effectuated. Even a request as simple as changing the child's last name to reflect both parents' last names would require potential litigation.

Should you wish to have your name changed or your child's name changed, Adam Wiseberg, Esq. can assist you. Adam Wiseberg will work with you to make this process as stress-free as possible at an affordable rate!