This person had his name changed . He said the old person was dead and the new name is who he is. If you change you name are you the same person by law? Or are you the other person ?
2007-11-16 15:11:03 · 20 answers · asked by Jerome 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
yes just different last name
2007-11-16 15:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by surfhottie09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are the same person with a new name. I got married and changed my last name, but I am still me-just married. Legally you are the same person with a new name. Now if you look at it mentally, then why not try to be a different person. But anyone can do that anytime without changing your name. That is a process and an expense that you don't necessarily have to do. Just change your way of life, thinking and your attitude and it might accomplish the same results.
2007-11-16 15:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by brittme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not what your name is or what you change your name to that makes up your personality. It's what is inside you--your heart and soul, how you treat others, etc. You could change your name to Henry VIII, but that doesn't automatically make you a King of England, or changing it to Jack the Ripper, Charles Manson, etc doesn't mean you are a killer. Maybe this guy meant certain feelings were dead inside him. If that's the case, he should talk to a doctor or counselor.
2007-11-16 18:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently changed my last name too. I am not a different person, just my last name is different. If you love the person you're marrying than the last name change is just a legality (you can chose to do it or not)
2007-11-16 15:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by whatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women change their names all the time, by marriage. Does not change who they are. Legally, I think it would be a simple AKA thing (also known as).
Of course, the person is the same. Your friend has a lot of animosity, it sounds like and he hopes to put his old life behind. I think it is sad.. but his choice.
2007-11-16 16:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians believe that when they 'accept Jesus' and are baptized that they become a 'new' person. The sheriff thinks, though, that you will still have to stand trial for everything you did before you were immersed or changed your name.
If you really wanted to become a different person -- different personality, etc. -- changing your name would be a good start.
2007-11-20 14:50:54 · answer #6 · answered by paul s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thing that is changed is an officail name for documents. you dont have to use the name given to you so yeah you are the same person. its not like you change looks and personalities or anything.
2007-11-16 15:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally your name is the one you changed it to. No matter what you call yourself though, you are always the same person inside.
2007-11-16 15:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not the same. In California, at least, you have to change your hair color, get a divorce, change your job and buy a different car.
2007-11-16 15:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're the same person, because all records switch to that name.
2007-11-16 15:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by Rosie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the name changed, you can't change who you really are.
2007-11-16 15:14:46 · answer #11 · answered by onyx1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋