Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Legal Name Change

Hello,

I'm currently a 23 year old male whose objective is legally change my last name by virtue of shortening. The purposes I have for wishing to change my name are dissatisfaction with given birth name, and the lengthiness, as well to some degree less obvious anti-semetetic affiliation. I've done brief research as my starting process and before I pursued my goal any further my concern was learning more.

In general terms my reasoning for changing my name doesn't appear to be absurd so I would be led to claim that I can have an easy process. The notes by the site said not to include names to keep confidentiality otherwise I would have no problem including it for evaluation. The process also seems to be complicated and lengthy unless I'm mistaken. It appears that you have multiple various government and state agencies, newspapers, and personal accounts with companies to contact for notification of the change. I guess theres no simple form similar to change of mail address notification found at post offices? This seems to take a while and cause chaos.


Asked on 5/24/03, 11:40 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Legal Name Change

A name chanage is easily accomplished. You should call my office at 800 273 7933 to arrange and appointment.

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Answered on 5/25/03, 6:38 pm
Bruce Matez Gerstein Grayson, LLP

Re: Legal Name Change

You are correct that the process is a bit confusing. Mostly it involves paperwork and timing of service of notices upon various law enforcement agencies. My office charges a flat rate of $1500.00 for a name change. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact my secretary, Debbie, at 856-795-6700.

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Answered on 5/26/03, 3:08 pm
Edward Weinstein Law Office of Edward R. Weinstein

Re: Legal Name Change

Thank you for your inquiry. Under the law, I believe that you have a solid case for a "name change." However, a Complaint to the Superior Court of New Jersey is required in order to effectuate the process.

It would be my pleasure to speak to you about your situation. Accordingly, please feel free to contact my office at 732 246 0909 to discuss further.

Very truly yours,

Edward R. Weinstein

214 Highway 18

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Phone: 732-246-0909

Fax: 732-246-2888

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Page: www.edwardweinstein.com

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Answered on 5/26/03, 7:56 pm


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