Going through a divorce has many difficulties and challenges along the way. There are many different factors to consider and weigh when you file for divorce. If you have children from your marriage, you may want to change their last name. Changing the name of an adult or child can be a convoluted and difficult process to go through.

The legal process for changing names in the state of Florida can be complex and difficult to understand. This is why it is best to speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can help you navigate the system with ease and efficiency.

The Process for Changing a Child's Name

For minor children who are under the age of 18, there is a certain process to follow to change their names if you are dissolving your marriage. The process includes:

• Filing the Petition for Change of Name form
• Having a notary public sign the form
• Filing the form with the circuit court clerk in your county
• Filing any additional forms for other children

Other things you may have to do include submitting fingerprints and having a national criminal history record check performed. If you submit fingerprints, it must be done in a way that is approved by the Department of Law Enforcement. A hearing on the filed petition cannot be requested by you until these extra criteria are met, if they are necessary. The clerk of the court is the person who will receive and check the final results of these many different documents and processes.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love is seeking to change their children's name after a divorce, contact the Orlando divorce attorneys of the Schlegel Law Group today.

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James Witherspoon

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