I was told that I have to send a letter by certified mail to my creditors informing them that I have petitioned for a legal name change. Is there any required special format for this? Should I include a copy of the petition? How can I do this so that the judge is satisfied when I go to my hearing? The court is not allowed to give me any advice on this and I can't afford a lawyer soaAny help would be appreciated. :)
2007-07-26 11:51:57 · 2 answers · asked by Mystery Buff 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Don't bother sending the letter now, unless the laws of your state specifically require it.
Wait until the name change is complete, and you have a copy of the court order (or other official document) stating that the name change has been approved. Then, send a copy of that to anyone you need to notify.
If the laws specifically require that you notify your creditors, then just send they a letter saying that you have petitioned to have your name changed. Include your account number or other identifying information, the same as you would for any other correspondence with the company.
Send it by certified mail, so you have a record that they received the letter, and keep a copy of each one for your own records, so you can show the court.
2007-07-26 12:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because each state's law is different, no "one size fits all" answer is possible. The requirements of your state's law on name changes are probably recorded on a sheet at the clerk's office or, if there is one, in an "office for the self represented" in your local court. You should find it and read it.
Also - who told you that you had to send a letter by certified mail?
2007-07-26 12:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋