Orlando Name Change Attorney
Efficient, Professional Legal Name Change Services in Florida
Whether you are restoring a former name after divorce, changing your name for personal reasons, or seeking a name change for a minor child, Florida law provides a clear process — but one that requires proper legal filings and court approval. Attorney Joseph Knape handles name change petitions throughout Central Florida, ensuring that the process is completed correctly and efficiently.
Adult Name Changes in Florida
An adult seeking a legal name change in Florida must file a petition with the circuit court, publish a notice in a local newspaper (unless waived by the court), and attend a hearing. The court will grant the name change if it is not for fraudulent purposes and does not interfere with the rights of others. Attorney Knape handles the entire process, from filing through the final court order.
Name Change as Part of Divorce
A name change can be included as part of a divorce proceeding, which is often the most efficient approach. The final judgment of dissolution can include an order restoring the wife's former name (or, in some cases, the husband's). Attorney Knape ensures that name change requests are properly included in divorce proceedings when desired.
Minor Name Changes
Changing a minor child's name requires the consent of both parents or a court finding that the name change is in the child's best interests. These proceedings can become contested when one parent objects. Attorney Knape represents parents in both consensual and contested minor name change proceedings.
"A legal name change requires proper court filings and a judge's approval — Attorney Knape handles every step."
"Name changes can often be included in divorce proceedings for maximum efficiency."
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