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Name change generally refers to the legal act by a person of adopting a new name different from their current name.
The procedures and ease of a name change vary between jurisdictions. In general, common law jurisdictions have loose procedures for a name change while civil law jurisdictions are more restrictive.
A pseudonym is a name used in addition to the original or true name. This does not require legal sanction. Pseudonyms are generally adopted to conceal a person's identity, but may also be used for personal, social or ideological reasons.

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    WA Getting a Name Change Without Consent?

    Hi, I have two children who are in the UK (I'm an Australian in Australia). I recently received a message via Facebook from the children's Aunt which reads as follows "K attended Court today to ask that F's surname is changed to C’. The Judge has ordered that we write to you again and explain...
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    VIC Australian Law on Using Assumed Name on Legal Documents?

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    NSW National Police Check and Name Change - Conviction for Assault?

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    Family Law - At What Age Can Daughter Get Name Change?

    Hi, I'm just wondering at what age can my daughter have a name change without her real father's signature. Also, can you terminate his rights to see her and can a judge make her see her real father under family law?
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    NSW Family Law - Grandson Wants a Name Change - What to Do?

    My daughter is getting married and my grandson wants to change his name to his stepdad's. His biological father pays child support but has only seen the child once in 12 years. My grandson doesn't have his father's surname. How do we go about a name change without his father's permission which...
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