Section 09.55.010. Jurisdiction in action for change of name.


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  • A person may bring an action for change of name in the superior court.  A change of name of a person may not be made unless the court finds sufficient reasons for the change and also finds it consistent with the public interest.  A change of name upon marriage, dissolution, or divorce meets these requirements.

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History

(Sec. 8.01 ch 101 SLA 1962; am Sec. 66 ch 127 SLA 1974; am Sec. 15 ch 37 SLA 1986)