Some circumstances may prompt you to change your name or that of your child. For instance, you could change your maiden name to that of your partner or replace your ex-partner’s name after receiving a divorce decree. Also, if you want to change a minor’s name as a parent or guardian, there will be a court hearing, and the other parent has to be informed. Either way, the name change process can be complex, and it’s wise to seek legal assistance from an experienced attorney.
At the Law Office of Kelly Koch, we will guide you through the legal process of changing your name in Corpus Christi, TX. As family law experts, we will help you change your name even after getting a divorce order to avoid huge court costs at a later date. Whether you or your child want to change the name, we will ensure you have your desired name on all your identification papers and official documents, such as a birth certificate and driver’s license.
The court requires you to complete certain issues before petitioning a name change action. These requirements generally include the following:
1.You must petition the local court and fill out the following documents:
2. After filling out these documents, you will be required to file them with the clerk of the court and also pay the filing fee of your state.
3. After this process is complete, the magistrate or judge will review your forms and the information you have provided and decide whether to deny or grant permission or court order to have your name changed.
At the Law Office of Kelly Koch, we help you accurately fill out the vital forms in your name-changing process.
If you are seeking to change your name, you must be a Texas resident for at least six months. Also, you will be required to file a Petition in the District Court of the county in which you reside in Texas. You must be a resident of your county for at least 90 days.
You must present your fingerprints to the District Court while filing your name change petition. There are costs that you will be required to pay for obtaining your fingerprints, plus other fees. You will have time to ask the judge about your name change approval. The judge will listen to all issues raised and determine whether to grant or deny your request to change your name.
At our law firm, we always prioritize the best interests of our clients, and we will follow the right process and ensure you succeed in legally changing your name.
Some scenarios may prohibit you from changing your name:
Irrespective of your reason for changing your name, the Law Office of Kelly Koch will represent you successfully. Below are several benefits you will get for hiring our professional legal services for your name change action:
At the Law Office of Kelly Koch, we have extensive experience in dealing with legal issues associated with changing names for children and adults. We ensure all our client’s best interests are well protected.
With our experience, we have helped many people change their names. Some name-changing processes and situations have been complicated, but we have always succeeded. Court orders involving the issue of changing names are important because they ensure you are not giving yourself a new name to avoid arrests or paying debts. Also, these issues are why court hearings are important, and they give other parties interested in your matter the to raise their objections.
We will represent you in the court hearing and guide you throughout the process. Also, we will help you update all your records after changing your name. These records can include; the federal government and state agencies, financial institutions, and creditors, as well as other powers of attorney and wills for them to remain valid.
Hiring an experienced name change attorney will give you peace of mind. Your name change process will be effective when an experienced lawyer in this field handles your case.
At the Law Office of Kelly Koch, we have the right experience in name change legal matters. Kelly Koch is an experienced attorney in family law and has practiced in this field since 1989. We will help you ensure your name change is successful. We will take good care of your needs in the name change process, including properly filling out your documents and providing effective legal advice.
We also offer legal services in child custody and other family law matters. Contact us today for quality and effective name change legal services.