Legal Web Site for Ronald A. Ernst, Esquire Affordable Legal Services and Certified Family Court MediationSpecializing in Family Court matters including divorce, child custody, support & visitation cases and Probate Court Guardian and Conservator cases
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Do I Need an Attorney for an Uncontested Action?
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NAME CHANGE A Name Change is generally a simple matter. For an adult, the Court merely wants to know that the name change is not being sought for an improper purpose, e.g., to avoid a debt, legal obligation or legal problem. A bankruptcy in the recent past may preclude a name change. For a minor child, a Guardian Ad Litem is appointed since a name change is a legal procedure that could affect the minor child's rights; however, the Guardian Ad Litem's investigation is not as extensive as in other legal actions. Procedurally, a Complaint is filed, interested parties are served and a brief Final Hearing is held.
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