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If You Want a Legal Name Change in Florida, Know Thyself
Florida permits most people who want to change their legal name to do so, but there are some hoops to jump through. You must file a legal document, known as a petition, in the circuit court of the county in … Continue reading
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Where In Tampa Bay Can I Get Fingerprinted For My Legal Name Change?
If you want to get your legal name changed in Florida, and you are not getting married or divorced, you will probably need to submit fingerprints for a state and national background check. Pursuant to Florida Statute section 68.07, the … Continue reading
Correcting Your Birth Certificate in Florida
Since the passage of the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005, more and more Florida residents are finding that they cannot renew their Florida Driver’s License because the name printed on their birth certificate or social security card does not … Continue reading
Rights Recognized in Tampa’s Domestic Partnership Registry
As President Obama today expressed his support for gay marriage, the State of Florida continues to define marriage as “a legal union between one man and one woman,” leaving homosexuals in loving relationships in a state of legal limbo. Attempting … Continue reading
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Man Legally Changes His Name To Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop Bop-Bop
Different names sound strange to different people. I have come across names, both foreign and domestic, that I sometimes have trouble pronouncing. But this one is a doozey: Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop Bop-Bop. Beezow, a Wisconsin man formerly known as Jeffrey Drew … Continue reading
New York Recognizes Gay Marriage. Do Floridians Have Options?
Beginning July 24, 2011, gay couples in New York will be able to apply for a marriage license. This will make New York the sixth and largest state to recognize gay marriage. Florida, unlike New York, does not permit gay … Continue reading
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Video: Ron Artest Filed to Change His Name. How Do You Change Your Name?
As discussed by the video below, NBA player Ron Artest has filed to change his name to Meta World Peace: So how do you legally change your name in Florida?
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Video: Name Change
The following video from lawinfo.com discusses name changes: In Florida, name changes are governed by section 68.07 of the Florida Statutes. A person can file for a change of name in the circuit court of the county where he or … Continue reading
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Name Change: Where do I petition?
If you are looking to legally change your name you may be wondering: Where do I file a petition? Do I have to go to Tallahassee? Do I file in the circuit court of the county where I was born? … Continue reading
Can You Name Yourself “Facebook?”
In commemoration of the role that the social networking site played in the recent upheaval in Egypt, a man has named his newborn baby girl “Facebook.” According to a translation by TechCrunch.com, the following announcement appeared in Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram: A … Continue reading
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