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Changing Your Child’s Name in Utah

Todd Peterson — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:27:01 +0000

The names we go by are an interesting phenom, some of us go by the name our parents gave us for our entire life, whether we like it or not. Some of us go by a variation of our name, some names have specific short versions like Bill instead of William and then some people are known by a nickname that has little to nothing to do with their given name. For some people their name can actually cause a lot of grief or for example a parent with a child who has a different last name.

Utah Name Change Process

Having your name changed in Utah is a fairly simply process. One of the most common scenarios that we deal with in petitioning the court to change an individual’s name is with children. For example, changing your child’s last name because the parents have divorced and the new father has adopted the child or the child’s paternal father agrees to the change. In the case of changing a minor’s name the court will consider whether the name changes is in the minor’s best interest. Some of the things that are considered are the minor’s preference, the length of time the minor has gone by their old name, among others.

Ogden Family Law Attorney | Helping with Name Changes

If you are contemplating changing the name of your child then call us today. Our attorney’s can answer all your questions and help you understand the costs and benefits of changing your child’s name. We offer free consultations so there is nothing to lose. Instead of just wondering whether or not you should have your child’s name changed, get some information so you can make an informed decision.

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How to Get Your Name Changed in Utah

Todd Peterson — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:47:13 +0000

The name changes we all hear about are a little outrageous, like Metta World Peace or Chad Ochocinco; but aside from publicity stunt name changes there are plenty of reasonable reasons for a person to change their name. For example an individual may have gone by their middle name or some variation of their name for their whole life and finally wants to avoid all the confusion that creates and just change their name to make it legally match what everyone knows them by. Another example is when an adoptive parent whether its a step parent or two adoptive parents want their child’s last name to match theirs.

The Name Change Process in Ogden

Why the reason for the name change is important is because to receive a name change in utah the petitioner, or the person requesting the change must submit a petition to the court stating three things in particular:

1. that the petition is a resident of the county of the court that is hearing the case;

2. what the proposed new name is; and

3. why the name change is being requested.

The main reason for these requirements is that the judge is going to be looking to make sure that the new name is not offensive, vulgar, or overly complicated. If the judge feels like this is a valid name change that won’t cause problems then he/she will sign off on the order and the name change will be complete, except for getting it changed on all your legal documents.

Ogden Attorney for Name Changes

If you are thinking about changing your name but aren’t sure about the process then call Ogden Divorce Law today. We can help you understand how everything will take place, the difficulties and benefits of changing your name and the cost. Call or email us today to find out more.

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Northern Utah Name Change Attorney

Todd Peterson — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:09:16 +0000

Most people never dream of changing their name, they couldn’t imagine being called anything else in fact. But while that may be the norm there are plenty of people out their with many different reasons for requesting a legal name change. Whether it be for religious reasons, to reflect family relationships, or simply because they don’t like their given name; many people head to the courts every year to make the switch. While the name change process in theories is quite simple, the actual process can often be quite complex, as almost everything involving a court is.

The Process

The simplified version is that a person petitions the court for the name change; they state the reasons for the change, and verification that the court has the jurisdiction to make the change. A hearing will then be scheduled after the change has been requested and the person must appear before the judge. The point of this hearing is basically to give the judge an opportunity to look over the request. The judge will normally ask the person if they are requesting the change to evade creditors and will most likely authorize the change. The only circumstances that usually cause the judge to reject a request is if the name is overly bizarre, too long ,or offensive in some way.

Ogden Family Law Attorney | Name Change Lawyer

No matter what the reasons you have for wanting a name change, the attorneys at Ogden Divorce Law can help you through that process. We have dealt with many clients desiring to change their name and we can make the process quick, easy, flexible, and as painless as possible. Our family law attorneys serve all of Northern Utah and we offer free consultations to help answer your questions and concerns before you even hire us. If you are looking for a family law attorney in Ogden then call Ogden Divorce Law today.

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