Name changes

In U.S any adult can change his/her name by using a
legal name change form because of various reasons: marriage, divorce,
social or religious reasons, adoption, etc. However changing name is
not allowed if it is used for fraudulent purpose such as avoiding
personal debts or waiving any pending obligations. A name change form
will have to be filled out and submitted to the court and you must be
well familiar with the whole procedure of legal name change in each
state.