The legal process can be more complicated than you think, and it is essential to change your name correctly to ensure the government recognizes your new official identity. There are various reasons for a person to want or need to change their name: post-divorce name change, new surname, transgender changes, or want a new identity. … Read more
From start to finish, your name change attorney will provide you with all the necessary help and information you need to change your name successfully. If you live in Missouri and want to change your legal name, do you need the help of a lawyer? The answer to this question depends on how you look … Read more
After your divorce, you can go back to your previous name or go by a different name. However, that does not make the name you choose your legal name. We can help! You are not required to change your name after getting divorced. However, if you choose to change your name, Missouri law allows you … Read more
By legally changing your name, you will no longer be required to use your “dead name” when signing contracts or other legal documents. In previous articles, we discussed the process of getting a name change. However, we did not touch on the why. It is for many to return to their maiden name after a … Read more
Missouri family law provides a few avenues for adopting a step-child. It is not uncommon after a divorce to remarry. Many times, this can lead to a strong relationship between step-child and step-parent. In fact, sometimes you and your step-child may wish to formalize the relationship through adoption. As with all custody matters, it is … Read more
For some, reverting back to their last name prior to marriage provides psychological and social closure. For many, divorce is an end. It is an end to a marriage union, a home, and a lifestyle. It is it also a new beginning. It means reinventing ourselves, finding new hobbies, creating a new life. Part of … Read more