Arkansas LGBT Name Change Attorney

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Last Updated: May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021

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Name Change generally refers to a legal act allowing a person to adopt a name different from their name at birth, marriage, or adoption.  A legal name change through a court order is the first step in the name-change process. A person must officially register the new name with the appropriate authorities as a result of this court order.

This process includes notifying various government agencies, each of which may require legal proof of the name change and may charge a fee. Important government agencies to be notified include the Social Security Administration, Bureau of Consular Affairs (for passports), the United States Postal Service, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (for a new driver's license or state identification card). Additionally, the new name must be registered with other institutions such as employers, banks, doctors, mortgage, insurance, and credit card companies.

Lauro Law is one of the premier Arkansas LGBT Name Change law firms.  We have extensive experience successfully assisting clients through this process.

We will:

• Explain the entire Name Change process and how we will facilitate that process
• Explain your rights and responsibilities
• Provide you with appropriate data and information gathering questionnaires
• Create and electronically file the appropriate court documents
• Obtain the necessary certified copies of the order
• Provide you with an Individualized Detailed Roadmap for getting all your identity documents changed
• And assist you if you need help with having these documents updated.

This is one of the most requested legal services we provide for clients. If you are considering legally changing your name we are here to help you through the process. For information about the process we use, court filings requirements and identity documents that need to be changed, please browse through our Library or select Name Change Process.

Lauro Law also assists clients who are seeking a Gender Change in Arkansas.  If you are born in Arkansas but currently living in another state, we can help you file a gender change in Arkansas and obtain an updated Arkansas birth certificate. 

Select Court Filings the Name Change process in Arkansas.

Select Identity Documents for a list and description of these documents.

Contact Lauro Law, PLLC by calling 501-613-6529 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Older Information:

November 2016 - FAQ on Name and Gender Changes for Transgender People Post-Election (by NCLRights.org)

Arkansas LGBT Adoption Attorney

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Last Updated: October 18, 2016 October 18, 2016

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Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting for a child and, in so doing, permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities as a parent.

If you are considering adoption, there are legal steps that must be completed before you can experience parenthood. It would be in your best interest to discuss your situation with an experienced Arkansas family law attorney.

Lauro Law, PLLC provides advice, legal services and representation in:

• LGBT Partner adoptions
• Private adoptions
• Grandparent adoptions

At Lauro Law, PLLC we take a special interest in every case and we will:

• Explain the adoption process
• Explain your rights and responsibilities as a parent
• Explain how we can facilitate the adoption
• Assist you in obtaining the consent of the biological parent(s)
• Prepare and file the adoption petition and supporting documents
• Provide advice and guidance if a home visit and evaluation is needed (private adoption)
• Represent you at the adoption hearing
• Obtain a new birth certificate listing the new parent names

At Lauro Law, PLLC we will use our knowledge of Arkansas Family Law and our experience to answer your adoption questions and assist you though the adoption process.

We also represent clients wanting alimony modifications, which may be warranted if a significant change in circumstances has occurred such as remarriage, loss of a job or a significant change in income.

Contact Lauro Law, PLLC by calling 501-613-6529 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a free initial consultation.

Arkansas Shared Parenting Agreement Attorney

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Last Updated: October 18, 2016 October 18, 2016

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Shared Parenting Agreement – If you've committed to joint parenting but can't adopt (or choose not to), the legal parent can have a contract drafted for shared custody with a domestic partner. The agreement should specify that, although only one of you is the legal parent, you both consider yourselves parents of your child, with all the rights and responsibilities that come with parenting.  This could be very helpful in keeping the family together if the legal parent dies. The downside is that if you and your partner break up, you will still be sharing custody.

Lauro Law is working in Arkansas to help achieve a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people enjoy the constitutional rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.  The Lauro Law Library contains "Legal Issues Affecting Same-Sex and Transgender Families in Arkansas 2013" and the article "Representing Transgender Clients" by Michael V. Lauro, Jr. that first appeared in the Arkansas Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Section “In Brief”, summer 2011 edition.

Lauro Law can provide basic information about Arkansas laws that affect same-sex couples and parenting. We also provide information about resources available for the LGBT community  who are facing other forms of discrimination and civil rights issues.

Lauro Law is one of the premier Arkansas LGBT Law firms.  We have extensive experience providing legal services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients.

We will:

• Explain what a Shared Parenting Agreement contains and the legal requirements
• Explain your rights and responsibilities
• Provide you with appropriate data and information gathering questionnaires
• Provide advice and guidance relating to specific language base on your situation
• Provide drafts of the Shared Parenting Agreement to insure your satisfaction
• Prepare the final Shared Parenting Agreement and any supporting documents
• Host the signing and notarizing of the Agreement

For information about LGBT issues in Arkansas, please browse through our Library.

Lauro Law also assists LGBT clients who are seeking a Estate Planning, Name Changes, Gender Changes, Adoptions, Transgender Transition Identity Assistance in Arkansas. 

Contact Lauro Law, PLLC by calling 501-613-6529 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.