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I want to change my name!
I am a 33 year old female and my step-dad is the only dad I have ever known because my mom and divorced when I was 3 and died when I was at the age of 12. My step dad has been in my life since I was 5 and he is the one one who has really been there . The thing is I don't know if this is possible at the age of 33 . We didn't do it when ias little because we didn't want to hurt my dad's and Granny's my dad's mom feelings? I get surviors benefits off my dad would that stop if I changed my name ? I get regular disability would I have to start all over if I changed my name?
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I personally know a couple people who changed their names legally as adults. When I say legal I mean in all paper records, not just what you ask people to call you. So it is possible. However, in your case since you recieve survivors benefits and disability there may be certain rules, with each agency that they may require be followed to do a name change. Don't do the legal change until you have spoken to a lawyer. If you were thinking of surprising your step dad, sorry but its best he knows so he can also be there for you in getting a lawyer and navigating all talks with Social security regarding survivor benefits and SSI for disabilities.
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Your wish to change your name is quite legitimate. You can do so, but it is a legal matter. For disability,you would need to contact your provider and request information on their requirements for a name change.
You will probably have to go through social security, to make sure you continue to qualify for benefits of any kind now or in the future, but they are almost impossible to reach these days. You can do so on line, you can try calling, you can mail them, but to get an in person interview is quite difficult.
I would urge you to consult an attorney, even if you have to pay someone, to be sure you don't shoot yourself in the foot.
You can just go ahead and start using whatever name you wish, otherwise.
Good luck, Dr. Stephanie
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