Name Change

When can I change my name after legal separation in Virginia?
I am legally separated from my husband and want to resume my maiden name as soon as possible. In Virginia, when would I be able to change it. If it makes a difference, he was charged and pleaded guilty to 2 separate Class 3 Felonies and is incarcerated.
Can civil court claims affect my name change process?
I am not trying to evade my responsibilities of paying my bills, but I have a couple of claims in civil court that are also on my credit report. Can this hinder the process of a name change?
Can I force my ex-wife to remove my last name from hers?
I was recently divorced and want my former wife to take my last name out of her name, but she doesn't want to. Do I have the legal right to force her to?
How can I legally change my church's name in Georgia?
What is the legal way to go about changing the name of my church (a nonprofit corporation) to a different name?
Can I change my daughters' last name and get child support from their biological father?
I am from New Orleans, and I am here in California because of Katrina. My two girls were born while I was married, but the biological father is not the man I was married to. The man to whom I was married died in Katrina. I would like my daughters to have my last name. I also am seeking child support for them. Can I get support from their biological Dad?