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I am interested in learning about misdemeanors. Specifically, I would like to understand what constitutes a misdemeanor, the potential legal consequences, and how they might impact my personal and professional life. Any guidance on resources or steps to take to educate myself further would be... View More 
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answered on Apr 4, 2025
A misdemeanor is any crime that carries less than or up to one year of jail time.
I want to change my name back to my maiden name since my husband passed away in 2015. I have obtained his death certificate but haven't started any legal proceedings for the name change yet. Someone mentioned I would need to hire an attorney for this process, which I'm unsure about. I... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2025
I would recommend hiring an attorney to make the process smoother, but it may not be necessary depending on which county you live in. If you plan to proceed without an attorney, contact your local chancery clerk's office and ask if they have a pro se form for name change.
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