§ 16-2501. Application; persons who may file.

Current through October 23, 2012

Whoever, being a resident of the District and desiring a change of name, may file an application in the Superior Court setting forth the reasons therefor and also the name desired to be assumed. If the applicant is an infant, the application shall be filed by his parent, guardian, or next friend.

                
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(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 595, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 560, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(i).)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-2501.

1973 Ed., § 16-2501.

§ 16-2502. Notice; contents.

Current through October 23, 2012 Back to Top

Prior to a hearing pursuant to this chapter, notice of the filing of the application, containing the substance and prayer thereof, shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper in general circulation published in the District.

                
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(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 595, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-2502.

1973 Ed., § 16-2502.

§ 16-2503. Decree.

Current through October 23, 2012 Back to Top

On proof of the notice prescribed by section 16-2502, and upon a showing that the court deems satisfactory, the court may change the name of the applicant according to the prayer of the application.

                
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(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 595, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-2503.

1973 Ed., § 16-2503.