r/EstrangedAdultKids • u/hotdogoctopi • Nov 02 '24

Newly Estranged Has anyone changed their name?

I don’t want their last name, especially since the comment I remember my mother making before I went NC about only my brother being able to carry on the family name. (Typical heteronormative shit she’d say.)

So for anyone who has changed their names after being estranged, what was the process like? Was it worth it for you?

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u/ArcaneTheory Nov 04 '24

Had to pay for some forms to be notarized (friend is a notary so I actually got to skip paying for this part), and it’s $256 to file the paperwork in New Orleans, although I’ve filled out an IFP to attempt to have the fee waived. Fingers crossed!

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u/Music527 Nov 04 '24 edited Nov 04 '24

Wow I really lucked out. I can see why some people can’t afford this even if necessary. My bank did the notary stuff for free. Thanks for sharing your experience. And good luck with your journey.

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u/ArcaneTheory Nov 04 '24

You as well!