Name Change

I was born in New York City and was married in Virginia. I have been divorced for 10 years and have been using my married name. I would like to go back to my maiden name. Should I do that in New York or Virginia?

My step son wants to change his surname to mine, his father has never supported him and has rarely contacted him, but still refuses to relinquish his rights. I have been there for him for over ten years. Can my wife and I change his name to our name?

I am an international student with F1 visa status. I have been living in Toledo for 2 years now. I work as a teaching assistant and study in a graduate school. I would like to change my legal name to avoid the hate and harassment that I receive when people know that I am Arab or Muslim from my name. Do I qualify to get my legal name changed?

I just got married and want to get rid of my first name and have my new name to be middle, maiden last, and married last name. Is this possible to do with the basic Social Security name change form and my marriage certificate at my local county Social Security Office? Do you know if there are any additional fees associated with changing your first name versus just taking my husband's last name?

I'd like to change my 15-year-old daughter's legal name. By mistake, Doe was supposed to be her second middle name not a part of her last name. We've had many inconvenience situation because of this (i.e. tax return, travel documents, school application, etc.). Is it possible? If so, what should I say as a reason of change?