§ 19-12-2. Hearing on Objections to Petition
If written objections are filed by any interested or affected party within the time limits specified in subsection (h) of Code Section 19-12-1, the court shall proceed to hear the matter at chambers. History. Ga. L. 1875, p. 103, § 2; Code 1882, § 1787b; Civil Code 1895, § 2496; Civil Code 1910, § 3015; […]
§ 19-12-3. Certificate of Name Change; Use as Evidence; Form of Certificate
At any time after the entry of the final order of change of name, upon the request of the petitioner requesting the change of name, the clerk of the court granting the same shall issue to the petitioner a certificate of change of name, under the seal of the court, upon payment to the clerk […]
§ 19-12-4. Name Change With Fraudulent Intent Not Authorized
Nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any person to change his name with a view to deprive another fraudulently of any right under the law. History. Code 1933, § 79-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1961, p. 129, § 3.
§ 19-12-1. Petition for Name Change; Request by Victim of Family Violence or Human Trafficking; Notice of Filing; Consent of Minor’s Parents or Guardian
As used in this Code section, the term: “Abandoned” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 15-11-2. “Child” means an unemancipated individual who is under 18 years of age. “Family violence” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 19-13-1. “Human trafficking” means an offense provided for under […]