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so name changes are can be really
exciting because they help a person
um their name reflects who they are you
know and there’s lots of different
reasons why people change their names
but it’s a pretty straightforward
process and
um there’s it’s not much required from
the person you wanted to change the name
except for you know photo identity
documents with their present name but
the process itself is you know it can be
so significant to a person’s life but
the process can be pretty
straightforward fast we take the client
we file the petition we get them through
the whole process there’s things like
publishing uh there’s just little steps
that go along the way and culminates in
a court hearing
um sometimes the judge will want to
approve up and there might be a little
bit of testifying by the person wanting
to change their names but it’s it’s a
relatively simple process and it can be
really rewarding for clients
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Naperville, IL family law attorney Jacqueline Helm discusses the legal process for changing your name in Illinois. She explains that name changes can be a highly meaningful and exciting process as they allow individuals to align their identity with who they truly are. People choose to change their names for various reasons, and fortunately, the process itself is generally straightforward. The person seeking a name change typically needs to provide photo identification documents with their current name, but beyond that, the requirements are minimal. We assist clients by filing a petition and guiding them through the entire process, which may involve steps like publishing notices. The culmination is a court hearing where the judge may inquire or require some testimony from the individual. Overall, it is a relatively simple and rewarding process for clients to undergo.