Limited Scope Representation For Name Change
There may come a point in time where a client wants to change their name or the name of their child. Changing your name can either be a very smooth process or a complicated one depending on your circumstances. Our Texas LSR name change lawyer is here to help. The court will require that certain items be completed prior to granting a name change. Our firm is the gateway to help you through specific areas of the process. Contact us at Brandy Austin Law Firm today to learn more.
What Options Are Included In Limited Scope Representation For Name Change?
- Drafting The Petition. The Petition is the pleading that gets the Name change process started. The information required for the Petition will be gathered by the client so that the attorney can sufficiently review the information and apply it appropriately to the petition. An attorney will obtain all the documents needed to draft petition for your case and will only draft the petition after reviewing all correspondence and pleadings provided by the client. We make every effort to get every pleading correct on the first try however if there are revisions needed we include two free revisions. The fee for the drafting is a flat fee.
- Reviewing. Some clients have already drafted all of their documents or have documents that need to be reviewed prior to filing or signing. An attorney will review all documents from the client and provide written advice after analyzing the documentation. The fee for the reviewing is hourly and the client can reserve as many hours as needed for the attorney to review the documents in their case.
Do I Need To Have A Criminal History Check Completed?
Yes, you will need to have your criminal history checked by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). You will have to have fingerprint cards completed and sent to the respective agencies so that your criminal history can be checked. The fee for the fingerprint cards, fingerprinting, and criminal history check is separate from any fees you apply to the Limited scope representation. The attorney assigned to your case will give you the information you need to get your criminal history check completed.
I Want To Change My Child’s Name. Do I Need To Notify The Other Parent?
Yes. In Texas you must send notice of the petition to the other parent when you are attempting to change the name of a child. If the other parent agrees with the name change then the process will be a smooth one. If the other parent does not agree to the name change then you will have to have a contested hearing as to what is in the best interest of the child.
Once My Name Change Is Granted Is That It?
There are several steps you have to take with government agencies to ensure that your name is changed. The court order authorizes you to get your name change but does not automatically change your name with agencies such as Social Security Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety (driver licensing) etc. You will have to notify the agencies on your own to ensure your name is changed with those agencies.
Let’s Get Started
Call 817-841-9906 or contact us online to schedule a free in office consultation with Our Texas LSR name change lawyer at Brandy Austin Law Firm.
Once your consultation is scheduled ensure that you have everything you need to be prepared for the consultation. You will want to gather all of your documents that you have filed or received from the court. Make an outline of the particular questions you have for the attorney and/or the issues in your case. Bring all of that information to your consultation so that you can get the most out of your consultation.
The more information you have to share with the attorney, the easier it is for you and the attorney to come up with a limited scope representation that fits your needs.
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