Name Change from Abroad

[leilafalls]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Texas

A little less than a year ago I moved to the Netherlands to study, and I visited home only once since then. I took a new name about 2 years ago for religious reasons and never went to get it officially changed.

I currently have documents for the name change, but it states i must go to court in person to have the judge make a statement on it. Is there some way I can do this from abroad? Thank you.

 

[racer72]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Texas

A little less than a year ago I moved to the Netherlands to study, and I visited home only once since then. I took a new name about 2 years ago for religious reasons and never went to get it officially changed.

I currently have documents for the name change, but it states i must go to court in person to have the judge make a statement on it. Is there some way I can do this from abroad? Thank you.

Nope. In addition to appearing in court, you will have to change your passport before you can leave the US again.

 

[leilafalls]

again

Are you certain? What about this "power of attorney"stuff? How does that work/can I do that? Sorry, I'm not very big on legal terms/ways.

 

[racer72]

Power of attorney never gives anyone the right to represent another in a court of law, it just gives someone the right to assist those unable (note: you are able) to do everyday tasks on there own. Even a licensed attorney cannot represent you in court in a matter such as this.

 

[leilafalls]

Even in Texas? Because there is no possible way i can afford to go back to Texas right now in the middle of school just to do a name change. But I really need it done. Can I get a second opinion?