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Name Change Lawyer in Fairfax
Changing Your Name after a Divorce or Marriage
Have you recently been divorced, married, or need to change your name for another reason? Divorce puts people through tough emotional strain. Once it's over, you may wish to make a clean start for yourself, whether professionally, personally, or both. Some people choose to take back a previous last name, change their children's last names, or take a whole new name following a divorce. If this is the case, call Keithley Law, PLLC to get started gathering and presenting the necessary documents for a name change.
Pursue your legal name change painlessly with help from a Fairfax name change lawyer at Keithley Law, PLLC. Call us now at (703) 454-5147 or contact us online.
Do You Want to Take Your Spouse's Name?
In many cases, couples who get married wish to share the same last name. This allows them to build their family together and communicates to others that they have joined in union. Although it is traditional for a woman to take her husband's name, there are alternative options available to you. The husband could take the wife's name or they could choose to hyphenate their names together.
When you change your name for any reason, you will need to notify parties such as:
- Taxing authorities
- Creditors
- Banks
- Post office
- DMV
- SSA
- Schools
- Employers
- Insurance agencies
- Utility companies
Cost-Efficient & Compassionate Representation
At Keithley Law, PLLC, we have helped many families and individuals with personal family law matters including name changes. Our family attorneys know that entering a marriage or ending one is a new chapter of your life. Changing your name can help the process of moving forward. No matter what situation you have gone through, we are here to provide you with compassionate legal support. With more than 25 years of combined experience in the legal field, our Fairfax name change lawyer knows how to assist you in taking positive steps forward.
The first step is a consultation to discuss your options. Call us now at (703) 454-5147.

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“If I could extend a rating beyond the maximum of 5 stars, I would gladly do so. Following my initial consultation with Ms. Soo, I engaged the legal services of Ms. Dawn, both of whom exhibit a remarkable depth of expertise within the realm of family law. Over the past year, their collective commitment to securing a fair and equitable custody agreement has endowed me with a profound understanding of Virginia's custody laws.- Jamius V.
Ms. Dawn has consistently demonstrated unwavering dedication to my case, ensuring seamless guidance from its inception to its resolution. Her responsiveness to my legal inquiries has been exceptional, often addressing them with remarkable promptness. Simultaneously, Ms. Soo has remained well-versed in the particulars of my case, delivering unparalleled representation within the courtroom.
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Dawn and Soo are great attorneys who give you support, empathy, prompt advice with experience and knowledge. Customer service from the office is also superb. Thank you so much for your kindness and wonderful guidance through difficult times.
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I am very happy that Mr. Thompson took the time to hear my "elevator pitch" and chronology about what my issues were without interruption or tangential questions. He further demonstrated that he is very detail-oriented and made some very good points I hadn't considered with my case.
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Soo Keithley and Dawn Rogan-Titus were an inspiration to me as they helped direct me through the divorce procedure. They both knew how to handle a controversial divorce and guided me in the process of what to expect. Divorce is a very emotional time for anyone and to know that your lawyer will do anything to help you is refreshing. They were always honest and upfront with my questions even if the answer was not what I wanted to hear. Their legal team worked well together and complemented each other. All were very professional yet very friendly where this can be a very hard mix to find in lawyers this firm had an impressive dynamic. Thank you to Soo, Dawn, and your team for helping me through this excruciating time in my life.
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I just met with Henry Thompson II, who helped me think through my complex and highly emotional family law case. He gave me helpful advice and took the time to answer my questions as well. When the consultation appointment ended, I felt like I had a good sense of how to proceed, both practically and as far as my mindset. Thank you very much! My case is one that shows that it's better to retain legal counsel early in the process rather than waiting year after year to pass.
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