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 50 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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