California name change law allows persons over 18 to request a name change for themselves or for children under their guardianship. Here is an overview of the requirements when the name change is not due to a marriage or divorce. Reasons for a Name Change The Courts are often willing to accept name changes…
The court is usually willing to accept a name change for almost any good reason. However, the issuance of a name change application is decided by the Court. For a name change order/decree/judgment to be issued, the Court must see compliance with the notice requirements and requirements for the allegations in the petition. The court must also find a good and sufficient reason for the change, find the change in the public interest, and if the name change is for a minor, the change is due to minors’ best interests.