Name Change and Divorce

There are many reasons people change their names. Marriage is a very common one, as is divorce, and some people choose a new name for professional reasons. Others simply don't feel the name they were given at birth is the right one for them, and want to make their own decision about what they'll be called. A name change is a fairly simple process in most places, and generally one you can handle on your own, without the help of a lawyer. Learn more here.

Name Changes After a Divorce

Changing Your Name—Or Your Child's—After Divorce

Find out whether you can change your or your child's name as part of your divorce.
Changing a Child’s Name

Find out whether the family court would allow you to change your child's name.

Name Change Resources

How to Change Your Name in California

This book gives California residents step by step instructions for completing a name or gender change.

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