What happens after you file a petition with the court?

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What happens after you file a petition with the court?

The Judge will review the petition and it can either be approved or the Judge may request a court hearing. In which case you will need to appear in front of the Judge to answer questions. Once the court hearing has been completed, the court will issue a Decree Granting Change of Name.

This is not a substitute for legal advice. An attorney must be consulted.