Off to court this morning

[gretchen2]

Well I will be going to court this morning for name change. I am a little nervous, excited and scared. It's going to suck when they call me up to the podium by my old name. I really do not look like that person anymore, but the big day is here and I am ready.

[Nicki S]

Good luck with your court date. Just think, your days of being called by your male name are numbered. I cant wait until I am at this stage to change names.

[StaceyJane]

That sounds so exciting. A big step in your life.

[Gerrijerry]

Relax. it all happens very fast a few minutes and it is done.

[Teri Jean]

I wsih you luck and just remember to smile and answer the questions if any. You will do fine BT-DT.

[Rianna Humble]

Enjoy your day in court. I understand what you say about not looking forward to being called to the podium by your old name,but perhaps you could think of it this way - he will go up to the podium and you will come back from it!

[MsBette]

Have a wonderful day, I wish you only the very best.

[gretchen2]

Court was good, no problems. Thanks all.

[Haley Heather]

Court was good, no problems. Thanks all.

Congratulations on the milestone. :)

[MsBette]

Court was good, no problems. Thanks all.

Well then welcome back Gretchen. Doesn't it feel liberating to now never having to use your old name again? I can't wait!

[gretchen2]

It's not done yet. I have to post a Legal notice in the local paper for three weeks, then it will be done. Then on to the next step.

[Kiera79]

A legal notice to whom??? The world that your name is changing. Wow I didn't know that.

[Eileen]

You go girl! It just keeps getting better!

[Kaitlyn Michele]

that's what i found out too! ...i talked with the judge and that was that...or so i thought..

a funny thing happened is that i went to the newspaper and handed my papers and it took three times to explain to the clerk that I was the person that was changing names...she kept saying but this is a man..and she finally just went..."ohhhhhhh......."
of course i was delighted..

good luck..having your name be "real" is a big deal

the legal notices are used by law and tax firms and other authorities to help them find people , especially people that change their names in an attempt to avoid obligations...the notices are avoidable in some states if you have a good reason and enough money to get a court to waive the legal notice requirement

[Maria in heels]

Congratulations !!! I'm glad to hear that everything went well and you are now "legal" ;-)