Peterson (she/her) is clinic outreach coordinator at the University of San Diego School of Law’s Name and Gender Marker Clinic and lives in San Diego. I am an executive board member of the University ...

A couple sitting on a sofa where the woman is holding a set of forms and both are engaged in discussion. The process of legally changing your name depends on your state’s laws and the reason you are ...

Changing your name can be a big step, whether it’s due to marriage, divorce, or just wanting a fresh start. The process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down ...

Bryan Driscoll is a non-practicing lawyer, HR consultant and legal content writer who uniquely blends legal insight and HR expertise. Offering innovative HR solutions and engaging legal content, Bryan ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — One requirement for Illinoisans to legally change their name may be going away. A bill that passed the Illinois Senate Sunday would change the law so name changes are no ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. “What’s in a name?” William Shakespeare ...

As “Get a Different Name Day” arrives on February 13, Easy Name Change marks the occasion with the launch of its most ambitious research initiative yet: a nationwide survey examining evolving ...

What's in a name? Turns out a lot of paperwork, at least when it comes to ensuring your credit reports reflect a new legal moniker. It's a little easier when you're only changing your last name: after ...