Full question:
Okay so I was adopted when I was eight and my adoptive parents changed my name is there anyway I could change my name back to my birth name. Also I am trying to find my younger brother how do I go about doing that?
- Category: Name Change
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- State: Missouri
Answer:
To change your name back to your birth name, you need to file a petition for a name change in the circuit court of your county. Your petition should include your full name, the new name you want (your birth name), and a brief explanation of why you want the change. If the judge believes the change is appropriate and does not harm anyone else, they will grant your request. Once you receive a certified copy of the court order, you can request the state registrar to amend your birth certificate to reflect your new name.
Regarding finding your younger brother, information about adult siblings from adoption records can only be released with their consent. You can make a request to the court or a child-placing agency to help locate your brother, but they will need his permission to share any identifying information.
For more information on the name change process, you can refer to Missouri statutes such as § 527.270 and § 453.121.
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