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Are You An Adult Changing Your Name? Start Here!
(Separate Website)
This online program can help you find out what you need to do. This program is for ADULTS changing their own names.
By: LawHelpCalifornia
California Transgender Law 101
(Separate Website)
By: Transgender Law Center
Changing the Name of a Child
(Separate Website)
Includes: How do I ask the court to change my child's name? How much does it cost to change my child?s name? What if I don't know where my child's other parent is?
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Changing the Name of an Adult
(Separate Website)
Includes: How do I ask the court to change my name? How much does it cost to change my name? Why would a judge not let me change my name?
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Changing Your Name and/or Gender
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Includes: How do I change my name and/or gender? What Do I Need My Surgeon or Doctor to Fill Out for the Court? Where can I get help with my change of name and/or gender?
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Families & Children Forms and Instructions from the Office of the Courts
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This links to different types of court forms used in family law cases.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Forms for Use in Name Change and/or Gender Change Cases
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By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Glossary of Legal Terms
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A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Going to Court Without a Lawyer - Representing Yourself in Court
(Separate Website)
Whatever the reason, you have the right to represent yourself, to be your own lawyer in all cases in California. It is very important that you learn about what is at stake in your case.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Legal Document Assistants (LDAs)
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A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a Lawyer. By law, they cannot give you legal advice or represent you in the courts in any matter. An LDA is a professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client.
By: California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA)
Legalizing Your Gender Identity: Changing Legal Documents in California
(Separate Website)
Name Change and Divorce
(Separate Website)
If you are getting divorced in California, and the divorce isn't final yet, you can ask the court to restore your name to your maiden name.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Public Law Library of Orange County
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Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
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