NAME CHANGE
Adult & Child Name Changes
Whether you are changing your name after a divorce, correcting a legal name, or seeking a name change for your child, the process requires court-approved documents and filings. A legal name change helps ensure your records and identification accurately reflect your name.
For children, additional requirements may apply depending on the circumstances.
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Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth
Born in San Antonio, qualified in Texas, D.C., England and Wales, Lauren Smyth worked as a Senior Attorney and Vice President in leading big City firms and Fortune 500 Companies before moving back to Texas to set up her family law firm.
FAQ
A Name Change is the process of changing the name of an adult or a child through the courts.
Yes. Changing your name needs to be in the public interest. If your new name is offensive or if you are trying to avoid criminal prosecution or creditors, a judge can deny your request for a name change.
Yes. For an adult name change, you will be required to obtain two sets of fingerprints – one will be attached to your legal documents, and you will need to send the other to the Texas Department of Public Safety (“DPS”).
For more details on the DPS requirements, please use the following link.
