Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 09. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. |
Chapter 09.55. SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS. |
Article 09.55.01. CHANGE OF NAME. |
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)