adding a middle name

adding a middle name

"Portex"	9/22/2003 5:58:29 PM
I got all the forms to file for a "name change." This has to do with adding a middle name for my daugther. Is it even necessary? I know that one can use a middle initial and even a middle name without necessarily having to go through a name change. But at one point does it become an obligation/necessity? Thanks.



TOTE@dog-play.com	9/22/2003 6:53:14 PM
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:58:29 GMT Portex <nomail@nospamame.com> whittled these words: I got all the forms to file for a "name change." This has to do with adding a middle name for my daugther. Is it even necessary? I know that one can use a middle initial and even a middle name without necessarily having to go through a name change. But at one point does it become an obligation/necessity? From Nolo press http://www.nolo.com "In all but a handful of states, common law legal principles allow you to legally change your name by usage only. A name change by usage is accomplished by simply using a new name in all aspects of your personal, social and business life. No court action is necessary -- it costs nothing and is legally valid. (Minors and prison inmates are generally exceptions to this rule.) " For more complete information see the article and references. Go to http://www.nolo.com and in the search box type name change This first article is the one I got the text above from. There are a number of other articles that cover children and other circumstances.



Paul Robinson	9/22/2003 11:00:10 PM
Portex wrote: I got all the forms to file for a "name change." This has to do with adding a middle name for my daugther. Is it even necessary? Only if she is under age. Once someone turns 18 they can simply start calling themselves anything they want. Otherwise a woman would have to get a court order when she starts using her husband's last name after they get married. I know that one can use a middle initial and even a middle name without necessarily having to go through a name change. But at one point does it become an obligation/necessity? When you're below legal age. -- Paul Robinson "Above all else... We shall go on..." "...And continue!" "If the lessons of history teach us anything it is that nobody learns the lessons that history teaches us."

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