How to Change Your Name

The process for legally changing a person's name is an extensive one, whether you are taking a spouse's surname, changing a child's name, or formally changing an adult's name. This easy-to-use guide details how to accurately and securely change your name and safeguard against identity fraud. Sample forms and documents are included to help you legally change your name in all 50 states. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general
public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference
tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.