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LegalName Change
Whether you’re restoring your name after a divorce or changing it for another reason, we handle the Florida court process from petition to final judgment.
How a Legal Name Change Works in Florida
A legal name change in Florida requires a court petition and a final judgment. The process is simpler if you’re restoring a former name, and it involves extra steps for adults changing to a new name or for children.
Restoring a Name After Divorce
The easiest time to restore a former name is in the divorce itself — it can be included in the final judgment. If it wasn’t, a separate petition to restore a former name is still available.
Adult Name Changes
Adults file a sworn petition in the county where they live, covering their history, prior names, and background. Fingerprints are submitted for a state and national background check before the hearing.
Changing a Child’s Name
When one parent petitions to change a minor’s name, the other parent must be served. The court decides based on the child’s best interests.
After the Judgment
A certified copy of the final judgment is what you’ll use to update your Social Security card, driver’s license, passport, bank accounts, and other records.
How We Handle Name Changes
Name changes are straightforward when the petition is complete and accurate. We prepare it correctly so your hearing goes smoothly.
- Restoring a former name during or after divorce.
- Preparing and filing the verified petition.
- Coordinating the required fingerprinting and background check.
- Changing a child's name, including serving the other parent.
- Representing you at the final hearing.
- Handling name changes for families filing together.
- Providing guidance on updating your records after the judgment.
- Handling name changes alongside an ongoing family law case.
Your name is your identity. We make the legal side of changing it simple.
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