Author : Lisa Sedano
Release : 2014
Genre : Law
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 897/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis How to Change Your Name in California by : Lisa Sedano
Download or read book How to Change Your Name in California written by Lisa Sedano. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to changing your name in California! Divorce, complicated spelling, tricky pronunciation, personal preference -- there are lots of reasons to change a name. And though the rules have changed recently, it's still a relatively straightforward procedure in the Golden State. How to Change Your Name in California provides the step-by-step instructions and legal forms you need to: - choose a name and make it your own - change back to your former name after divorce - change your child's name - get a new or amended birth certificate for you or your child - get a new driver license, Social Security card and passport - get a court to recognize a change of gender This edition reflects the latest rules and regulations on changing your name, a new section on changing your name after a same-sex marriage, including discussion of potential conflicts between state and federal law that can affect how the name change process turns out. Plus, it's been updated to reflect a recent law that allows either spouse to change their name after marriage.