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You can change your name legally through a court process. You file a form called Petition for Name Change (linked below) in the county where you live. The District Judge in the county looks over your Petition. If the Judge okays (grants) your Petition, your name is changed.
Once your name is changed, it is your responsibility to tell everyone that needs to know. Make sure you think about all the legal, public and private agencies, companies and other people who need to know.
What is an IPO and who can it help? How do you get one? These frequently asked questions address these questions and more.
Kentucky Law Protects
Kentucky Law (KRS 383.300) protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have protective orders AND entered into or renewed a lease on or after June 29, 2017.
These forms can be used to ask the court to enforce a court order when the other person in your divorce or custody case is not following the order.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has information on elder abuse and neglect and how to get help.
Call 1-(877) 597-2331 to report abuse/neglect/exploitation or request services.
The online Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System​ is available to report non-emergency situations that do not require an immediate response from DCBS staff.
VAWA Protects
VAWA is a law that protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from discrimination by certain federally funded housing providers. These protections apply even if you don't qualify for protection under Kentucky law (ie. do not have a protective order).
These forms can be used to file an Answer when you are served with a divorce or custody petition.
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You can change your name legally through a court process. You file a form called Petition for Name Change (linked below) in the county where you live. The District Judge in the county looks over your Petition. If the Judge okays (grants) your Petition, your name is changed.
Once your name is changed, it is your responsibility to tell everyone that needs to know. Make sure you think about all the legal, public and private agencies, companies and other people who need to know.
What is an IPO and who can it help? How do you get one? These frequently asked questions address these questions and more.
Kentucky Law Protects
Kentucky Law (KRS 383.300) protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have protective orders AND entered into or renewed a lease on or after June 29, 2017.
These forms can be used to ask the court to enforce a court order when the other person in your divorce or custody case is not following the order.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has information on elder abuse and neglect and how to get help.
Call 1-(877) 597-2331 to report abuse/neglect/exploitation or request services.
The online Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System​ is available to report non-emergency situations that do not require an immediate response from DCBS staff.
VAWA Protects
VAWA is a law that protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from discrimination by certain federally funded housing providers. These protections apply even if you don't qualify for protection under Kentucky law (ie. do not have a protective order).
These forms can be used to file an Answer when you are served with a divorce or custody petition.
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