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	Name change - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Name change is a basic legal act that is recognized in practically all legal systems to allow an individual the opportunity to adopt a name other than the name given by birth, marriage, or adoption.
		If someone wishes to obtain a formal order changing their name (which would be applied for in a state court), it is necessary to plead that the name change is not for a fraudulent or other illegal purpose.
		Montreuil was initially prevented from changing her name despite this ruling on the grounds that she had not established general use, as normally required for a name change; the Quebec appeals court finally authorized the change on November 7, 2002.) [1]
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/name_change (1596 words)

	Info and facts on 'Name change' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although as in other jurisdictions a citizen of Quebec may informally use whatever name he or she wants, procedures for formal name change are very strict as Quebec operates under a civil law (The body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation) system.
		A lawyer named Micheline Montreuil, a non-operative transsexual (A person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex), had to undergo a lengthy process to have her name legally changed.
		Montreuil was initially prevented from changing her name despite this ruling on the grounds that she had not established general use, as normally required for a name change; the Quebec appeals court finally authorized the change on November 7, 2002.)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/na/name_change.htm (948 words)

	NWWLC Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		If you are a woman who has used her husband's name during marriage and wish to resume the use of your own name after the divorce, you or your attorney can simply include the name change request in the petition for dissolution of marriage.
		Name changes requested during formal adoption proceedings are generally permitted because the absent natural parent has given up his or her parental rights to the child when they consented to the adoption.
		Name changes in those cares are normally accomplished as part of the adoption proceedings; a separate action is not required.
	www.nwwlc.org /main/content/services/publications/NAME_CHANGE.shtml (1116 words)

	Name Change Brochure
		A name change is not so simple when an adult wishes to have his or her given name or surname changed for a reason other than divorce.
		A name change may be granted by the Court to protect a child from the bad reputation of a biological parent in the community.
		For example, a name change may be granted where a parent has committed a notorious crime in the community and the child suffers harassment because of bearing his or her parents' surname.
	www.nwls.org /Name_Change.htm (1365 words)

	Name Changes FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		You cannot choose a name that is a racial slur.
		You cannot choose a name that could be considered a "fighting word," which includes threatening or obscene words, or words likely to incite violence.
		Whether you have changed your name by usage or by court order, the most important part of accomplishing your name change is to let others know you've taken a new name.
	www.nolo.com /encyclopedia/articles/mlt/SP31.HTML (1054 words)

	Legal Change of Name (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		When a married woman wishes to use her married last name, which is her husband's last name, she may assume just his last name or her last name combined with his, the order of the two names is optional.
		In some cases, a change or correction to a person's name does not require a legal change of name and may be changed through an amendment process.
		All legal change of name forms may be obtained from a registry agent.
	www3.gov.ab.ca /gs/information/vs/name_change.cfm (456 words)

	Changing your name in New Brunswick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		If you want to change the registered name of any person under the age of 19, the application must be accompanied by the written consent of the child's parents, using the prescribed form.
		An application to change the registered surname of a child shall not be granted if it would result in children in the lawful joint custody of their natural parents having different registered surnames.
		It shall be refused if the change is sought for fraudulent, misrepresentational or other unlawful purposes (for example, if a change of name was sought to avoid a court order to pay child support, or to avoid criminal charges or financial obligations).
	www.gnb.ca /0379/change-e.asp (821 words)

	Change of name (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although there is no legal way to change a name, you may want evidence that you have changed your name (see under heading Evidence of change of name).
		Although there is no legal way to change a child’s name, you may need evidence that a child’s name has been changed (see under heading Evidence of change of name).
		The letter should state that the person has known you in both names and that the change of name is to be used for all purposes.
	www.adviceguide.org.uk /nm/index/family_parent/family/change_of_name.htm (1125 words)

	Legal Name Change for Transgendered Women
		Many young transgendered people are reluctant to take legal steps to get their names changed because they don't want to deal with the hassle, or because they find official acknowledgement of their wrongly-identified gender and old name to be extremely embarrassing, especially in an institutional setting like a courtroom.
		Most courts are very reluctant to police name changes on the grounds of their being "inappropriate for your sex." This opens up a huge area of law they'd rather not get into.
		File for the name change as you would otherwise, but for the reason of the change put that you simply do not like your present name (a perfectly valid reason), and make no mention of your transsexuality.
	www.tsroadmap.com /reality/name-change.html (3359 words)

	Name Change (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I am against the proposed change in the name of California University of Pennsylvania to the Eberly University of Pennsylvania or any other name change for that matter.
		One of the reasons given for the last name change from California State College to California University of Pennsylvania ws to eliminate that confusion.
		If we are going to have a name change why not "Controversy University of Pennsylvania" that way we will not have to change any of the Logo merchandise, and the name would better reflect the state of affairs at the University.
	www.cup.edu /150years/memories/_memories/0000001a.htm (335 words)

	Indiana Code 34-28-2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A person may not petition for a change of name under this chapter if the person is confined to a department of correction facility.
		(2) The name of the minor child whose name is to be changed.
		(a) A copy of the decree of the court changing the name of any natural person, certified under the seal of the court by the clerk of the court, is sufficient evidence of the name of the person, and of a change having been made, in any court of Indiana.
	www.ai.org /legislative/ic/code/title34/ar28/ch2.html (1050 words)

	Nevada DMV Name Changes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		If you are legally changing your name because of marriage, divorce or a court-approved legal name change, you must visit a DMV office to have a new driver license issued.
		Bring the lienholder letter or signed-off title, name change document if needed, proof of insurance card and current registration slip to a DMV Full Service Office.
		Bring the title, name change document if needed, proof of insurance card and current registration slip to a DMV Full Service Office.
	www.dmvnv.com /namechange.htm (914 words)

	Massachusetts Name Change Forms and Name Change Law
		The Massachusetts Name Change Law Center is a resource on changing your name in the State of Massachusetts for non-lawyers and pro se litigants.
		A petition for the change of name of a person may be heard by the probate court in the county where the petitioner resides.
		The change of name of a person shall be granted unless such change is inconsistent with public interests.
	www.namechangelaw.com /states/ma/massachusetts.htm (177 words)

	Change of Name
		If you are under 18, you may petition for a name change, but written notice must be given to your parents or legal guardian.
		This process is not needed in the case of a name change in dissolution.
		A change of name, if requested, is given for an adoption or a divorce without posting these notices or taking these steps.
	www.osbar.org /public/legalinfo/1137.htm (902 words)

	Saskatchewan Health - Change of Name Registration
		Most reasons given by the applicant for wanting to change a name are acceptable; however, a change of name cannot be made if it is for the purpose of fraud or misrepresentation.
		As part of the change of name application, you will need to complete an affidavit of qualifications and bona fides and sign it before a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Oaths in and for Saskatchewan declaring that the statements made in the application for change of name are true.
		Where a change of name application is accepted by the Director of Vital Statistics, the change of name must be advertised in the Saskatchewan Gazette.
	www.health.gov.sk.ca /ps_change_name_regis.html (900 words)

	Feminist Utopia : Name Change Game - alternatives for last name modification after marriage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This avoids the whole issue of whose name to take and who is going to change their birth name, maintains the single-name family, and puts both partners through the name-changing hassle.
		Some will tell you it is unfair to burden a child with a long hyphenated last name, with any name that is not the father's last name, or with a name different from the parents.
		Another alternative is to use the birth name of the wife as the child's middle and the birth name of the husband for the last name of the child, or vice versa.
	www.amazoncastle.com /feminism/names.shtml (2463 words)

	change my name on 43 Things
		change different i want it to be lucy.
		I wanna change my name to something cool but sweet, slightly rock chikky, but could be dainty at the same time.
		It’ll be a hassle, because of all the paperwork, and my last name will be almost five times longer (it’s only two letters long right now), but it’ll be worth it, both to give our future kids the same last name, and also to help declare our legally married status.
	www.43things.com /things/view/26155 (608 words)

	Ministry of Government Services: Services for Individuals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A person´s name is his/her identity and changes to a name must be recorded accurately and securely to safeguard against identity fraud.
		Applications for name changes are also available through the Office of the Registrar General at: 1-800-461-2156 or in Toronto at: 416-325-8305.
		Electing to change your name to a partner´s or spouse´s name
	www.cbs.gov.on.ca /mcbs/english/change_name.htm (243 words)

	Name Change
		The Applicant should forward copies of the Court's Judgment for Name Change to change their name on legal documents and identification such as Driver's License, Social Security Card and birth certificate.
		for a change of name shall be accompanied by a sworn affidavit stating
		change of name of such child or children shall be sufficient authority
	www.njlaws.com /name_change.htm (1161 words)

	ipedia.com: Name change Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Name change is a basic legal act that is recognized in practically all legal systems to allow an individual the opportunity to adopt a name rather than the name given by birth, marriage, or adoption.
		Under the federal immigration and nationality law when immigrants apply for citizenship they are allowed to ask for their name to be changed upon the grant of citizenship, this allows them the opportunity to adopt a more native sounding name.
		There is no legal requirement to list the name change with any group or body.
	www.ipedia.com /name_change.html (1129 words)

	Mozilla Firefox - Brand Name Frequently Asked Questions
		While we don't believe our use of the Firebird name infringed on their trademark, we wanted to be responsive to the concerns of fellow open source developers.
		It is very difficult to come up with a good name that is not also used by some other company or project, so choosing and verifying the availability of a name is a complicated process that involves many difficult judgment calls.
		A "Firefox" is another name for the red panda.
	www.mozilla.org /projects/firefox/firefox-name-faq.html (437 words)

	Changing your name after marriage (Page 1 of 2)
		A newly-married woman also can merge her maiden name with her husband's last name to produce a hyphenated moniker.
		A name change, regardless of who is making it, is legal provided you don't have fraudulent intent and it doesn't interfere with other people's rights.
		Alerting the Social Security Administration is critical because if you don't officially make the change before you file your first tax return with your new name, the name and ID number on your 1040 won't match Social Security records.
	www.bankrate.com /brm/news/advice/20050125a1.asp (760 words)

	BC Vital Statistics Agency - Who is eligible to change a name?
		An applicant may be a person changing their own name, or, a parent applying to change their child's name.
		A marriage certificate may be required and proof of custody where a parent is applying to change their child's name without the other parent's consent.
		The spouse's consent is also required when a parent is changing their child's name to that of their spouse.
	www.vs.gov.bc.ca /name/eligible.html (374 words)

	Name Change Forms - How to Change Your Name Legally - State Specific (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Legal name change forms are available for adults, minors and families.
		Court name change packages or packages to assist you after you have changed your name, such as New Bride or Divorce Kits.
		The need for a legal name change may result from marriage, divorce, adoption or simply a desire to have another name.
	www.uslegalforms.com /namechange.htm (422 words)

	Name change
		I have been my married name my entire adult life (I was married when I was 21 and divorced when I was 33) and I am planning on getting married to fiance next summer.
		It is very important to me to keep the same last name as my children, but it is also important for me to take my new husband's name.
		No matter how hard it it, those children are still half him and half you and by you changing that on them in the middle of their life is like saying you don't want that part of your life and they can take it as you don't want that "part" of them.
	www.idotaketwo.com /gforum/gforum.cgi?post=482 (1159 words)

	Name Change - LegalZoom can help prepare the documents needed to legally change your name.
		There are a variety of reasons you may be considering a name change, including divorce or dissatisfaction with your current name.
		You simply answer the easy-to-read questions and we prepare your name change documents in the proper format for filing.
		You will receive your completed name change documents by mail in 7-10 days once you submit your detailed questionnaire.
	www.legalzoom.com /legalzip/namechange/namechange_procedure.asp?iRefer=309 (383 words)

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