Walk It Through: The New Name
A petition in the county of residence, a published order to show cause, and no hearing if no one objects.
A teacher files to change their name.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One teacher and one order. Confidential name changes, a child's change with one parent, and waiving publication are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.