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var23 t1_jc2s7g4 wrote

My step daughter changed her name. We paid a lawyer $225 to handle it all.

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anonathen OP t1_jc2sfsv wrote

Did she need to appear in court after everything was submitted?

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var23 t1_jc2u11f wrote

Nope. Just had to sign some stuff at the lawyers office.

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anonathen OP t1_jc2u5l4 wrote

Do you know about how long the process took, from submitting the documents with the lawyer to hearing about the approval?

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var23 t1_jc2xadc wrote

About five months to get the final documents but that was because my daughter too her time getting tot he social security office.

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bradpmo t1_jc4qkpo wrote

It’s immediate if you file the form yourself. Typically takes a few days to process.

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anonathen OP t1_jc4smwn wrote

Should I expect a hearing or anything? I haven't been able to find any good information for what to expect after filing all of the required forms.

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bradpmo t1_jc6kztv wrote

No hearing unless there’s problems with the paperwork.

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anonathen OP t1_jc6mnk2 wrote

Okay, thank you! I've heard that, in Greene county, the court takes care of the publication stuff for you, do you know if this is true?

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bradpmo t1_jc6mrho wrote

It’s included in your filing fee.

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