Letter L
civil procedure
Legal Name Change
The court-supervised process of officially changing one's legal name. Requires filing a petition with the local court, publishing notice (in most states), attending a hearing, and obtaining a court order. Requirements and fees vary by state. Marriage-related name changes follow a simpler administrative process.
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